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anteposition

nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃.tɨ.pu.zi.ˈsɐ̃w̃/low

an·te·po·si·ção

Definition

The placement of a grammatical element (such as a pronoun, adjective, or prefix) before the element it refers to.
In Portuguese, the anteposition of the adjective to the noun is common.
The anteposition of the clitic pronoun to the verb occurs in certain constructions.
Common collocations
anteposition of the pronoun

Etymology

Do latim 'antepositionem', de 'ante-' (antes) + 'ponere' (pôr).

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