# postposition

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpəʊstpəˈzɪʃən/

## Definitions
1. A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.
2. The act of placing after, or the state of being placed after.

## Etymology
From post- + position.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/postposition