Prepositional
(adjective)
- Relating to or consisting of prepositions.
- Having the nature of a preposition.
- Expressed or introduced by a preposition.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin praepositus 'placed in front', from the verb praeponere, from prae 'before' + ponere 'to place'.
Examples:
- In English grammar, a prepositional phrase typically consists of a preposition and its object.
- The prepositional form of the adjective is often used to express relationships between nouns.
- The prepositional construction is used to express location, direction, time, and other relationships.
- The prepositional phrase 'on the table' expresses the location of the book.
- In some languages, prepositional case forms are used to mark relationships between nouns.