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prepositive

Pronunciation: /priːˈpɒzɪtɪv/
Definition of prepositive

adjective

Grammar
  • (of a word, particle, etc.) placed in front of the word that it governs or modifies.

Origin:

late 16th century: from late Latin praepositivus (see pre-, positive)

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Definition of prepositive in the US English dictionary
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