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Apposite

ˈæp.ə.zɪt
adjective

Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.

Usage examples:

An apposite quotation

Apposition

ˌæp.əˈzɪʃ.ən
noun

The positioning of things side by side or close together.

Usage examples:

These connections consisted of close appositions between nonspecialized areas of the plasma membran…

Appositive

əˈpɒz.ə.tɪv
adjective

Relating to apposition; appositional.

noun

A term standing in apposition.

Appositively

əˈpɒz.ə.tɪv.li
adverb

In an appositive way (= having two nouns or noun phrases that refer to the same person or thing)

Usage examples:

When a title is used appositively it requires commas: "the final book of the series, how to fly, is…

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