Meaning ofappositionin English

Noun

1. grammatical equivalence; explanatory phrases
   The phrase "my brother, a doctor" is an example of apposition.
2. relationship between equivalent nouns
   The relationship between the two equivalent nouns is called apposition.
3. side by side arrangement; proximity
   In astronomy, apposition refers to the side by side arrangement of celestial bodies.
4. placing things together; fitting parts
   The craftsman's skill in apposition allowed him to assemble the furniture quickly.