Sentence example with the word 'apposition'

apposition

Definition n. a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows

Last update: June 26, 2015


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The surgical procedure for the treatment of an open wound is - (r) arrest of haemorrhage; (2) cleansing of the wound and removal of any foreign bodies; (3) careful apposition of its edges and surfaces - the edges being best brought in contact by sutures of aseptic silk or catgut, the surfaces by carefully applied pressure; (4) free drainage, if necessary, to prevent accumulation either of blood or serous effusion; (5) avoidance of sepsis; (6) perfect rest of the part.   [Please select]

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Apposition may be used, so as to convert two sentences into one.   [Please select]

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Apposition may be used so as to convert two sentences into one.   [Please select]

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The two are still in apposition, not yet in opposition, but the discerning may perchance read a prophecy in the salient features of the priest.   [Please select]

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