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appositive

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1. appositive - Noun

2. appositive - Adjective

Meaning

Of or relating to apposition; in apposition.

A noun in apposition.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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an appositive noun Source: Internet

Some usage experts would identify only the second element (“Fang”) as an appositive; others would insist that just the explanatory part (“my dog”) is the appositive. Source: Internet

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