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reposition Meaning & Definition

What Does Reposition Mean?

Reposition is a verb that means To put into a new position. As a noun, it means The act of putting into a new position.

Word Facts for Reposition

Part of speechverb, noun
Synonymsshift, dislodge and store
Pluralrepositions
Verb formsrepositions, repositioning, repositioned

Reposition Definition (Verb)

  1. To put into a new position

Reposition as a Noun

  1. The act of putting into a new position.

    spontaneous reposition of a dislocated arytenoid cartilage

Synonyms of Reposition

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Reposition in a Sentence

spontaneous reposition of a dislocated arytenoid cartilage

Word Forms & Grammar

reposition (third-person singular simple present repositions, present participle repositioning, simple past and past participle repositioned)

reposition (countable and uncountable, plural repositions)

Words That Rhyme With Reposition

Origin of Reposition

From re- + position.

Reposition: Your Questions Answered

Is reposition a verb or a noun?

Reposition is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for reposition?

Close synonyms of reposition are shift, dislodge and store. See the full list of reposition synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of reposition?

The plural of reposition is repositions.

What is the past tense of reposition?

The past tense of reposition is repositioned. The present participle is repositioning.

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