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postposition

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1. postposition - Noun

2. postposition - Verb

Meaning

The act of placing after, or the state of being placed after.

A word or particle placed after, or at the end of, another word; -- distinguished from preposition.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A locative postposition expresses an absolutely different meaning to that of an instrumental, so it is evident that both of them are not related whatsoever. Source: Internet

The regular "with" is expressed with the postposition kanssa, thus this form is used in most cases, e.g. suurien laivojensa kanssa "with their big ships". Source: Internet

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