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apposizione

apposition

noun ahp-poh-zee-TSYOH-neh Rare
Communication Language

Origin: Latin appositio (a placing beside)

Also means

placement alongside

Usage Note

Apposizione has two main uses: the grammatical term for a noun placed beside another to describe it (Roma, capitale d'Italia — 'Roma' is in apposition to 'capitale'), and the legal/administrative sense of apposizione di firma (affixing a signature) or apposizione di sigillo (application of a seal). Context clarifies which sense is intended.

Examples

"L'apposizione del timbro è obbligatoria."

Natural Translation

The affixing of the stamp is mandatory.

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