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Definition of prepositional

prepositional

/ˌprɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/
prep · o · si · tion · al
Adverb:prepositionally
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prepositional Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, composed of, or functioning as a preposition in grammar.

Example

"Students learned how to identify the prepositional phrase at the beginning of the sentence."

Antonyms
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• Rhymes for prepositional

• Nearby Words

preponderance
prepone
preposition
prepositional
prepossession
preposterous
preposterously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin praepositionalis, derived from Latin praepositio ('a putting before, a preposition'), from praeponere ('to place before').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prepositional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prepositional
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