Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
postpositive
Adjective
[pohst-poz-it-iv]
Definition
Referring to a word or expression that follows the word it modifies, particularly in phrases or sentences.
Examples
- The expression ‘attorney general’ is an example of a postpositive adjective, as ‘general’ follows ‘attorney.’
- In the phrase ‘the man afraid,’ ‘afraid’ is a postpositive adjective that describes ‘man.’
Meaning
In grammatical terms, a postpositive word typically comes after the noun it describes, rather than before it, as is more common in English.
Synonyms
- Following
- Subsequent
- Post-nominal
