Interposition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Interposition is a noun meaning The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation.
Meaning
The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation.
More Meanings
- The thing interposed.
Example Sentences
“True, true,” cried Mr. Knightley, with most ready interposition—“very true […]”
[…] a Scuffle immediately ensued, which might have produced Mischief, had it not been prevented by the Interposition of Thwackum and the Physician […]
As he spoke, he tried to catch the remnant of the paper, but was too late—Lady Anne's eye had been more accurate than to admit such an interposition;.
Word Forms
- interpositions
Synonyms for interposition
Depending on context, synonyms include interjection, interpolation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interjection, interpolation, interposer, intervention, bringing, remedy.
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