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position

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The place or situation in which someone or something is, especially in a particular social or environmental context.

    - "He occupied a position of power in the company."
    - "The book is on the position number 3 in the bestseller list."
  • Noun

    The way or place in which something is arranged or located.

    - "The books are arranged in alphabetical position on the shelves."
    - "The statue stands in an impressive position overlooking the city."
Pronunciation
  1. /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/



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Synonyms

stead , stell
Rhymes
Words rhyming with position
position , motion , otion , positioned , coastion
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Postion (French) : Seat, place.

  2. Poison (English) : A substance that is harmful or fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed into the body.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. possession (English) : The act of having or holding something.

  2. postion (French) : Seat, place.

Variants
List of all variants of position that leads to same result
position , positions , positioned , positioning , position effect , position effects , position paper , position papers , position of strength , position of trust , fetal position , fetal positions , in a compromising position , lotus position , missionary position , missionary positions
Forms
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positions, positioned, positionsself, positionshift

Etymology
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From Old French posicion, from Latin posito 'placed, put'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'position' appears 31 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  2. The term 'position paper' is used in academia and business to describe a document outlining a particular stance or viewpoint on a topic.

Related Concepts
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  1. Location: The place or site where something is situated.

  2. Context: The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

Culture
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In literature, 'position' has been used to describe a character's standing in society or to illustrate the power dynamics between characters. In art, the concept of 'position' has been explored through various mediums, including painting and sculpture. In music, 'position' can refer to the arrangement of instruments or the placement of notes on a staff.

How to Memorize "position"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map with various points marked as positions.
    - Visualize a person standing in a position of power.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'position' with the word 'location'.
    - Associate 'position' with the idea of 'rank' or 'status'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a memory palace and imagine various items being in specific positions.
    - Use the acronym POSITION to remember the definitions: Place Or Situation In Context.

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