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Etymology

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Ultimately derived from Latin praepositiō, praepositiōnem, perhaps through French préposition. Equivalent to pre- +‎ positie.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /preː.poːˈzi.(t)si/
  • Rhymes: -itsi
  • Hyphenation: pre‧po‧si‧tie

Noun

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prepositie f (plural preposities, diminutive prepositietje n)

  1. (grammar) preposition
    Synonyms: kastwoord, voorzetsel

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: preposisie
  • Indonesian: preposisi