Definition of position

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Position (n.) The state of being posited, or placed; the manner in which anything is placed; attitude; condition; as, a firm, an inclined, or an upright position..

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Jawed :: "Jawed (a.) Having jaws; -- chiefly in composition; as, lantern-jawed..
Coordinate :: Coordinate (n.) Lines, or other elements of reference, by means of which the position of any point, as of a curve, is defined with respect to certain fixed lines, or planes, called coordinate axes and coordinate planes. See Abscissa..
Composition :: Composition (n.) Consistency; accord; congruity.
Catalepsis :: Catalepsis (n.) A sudden suspension of sensation and volition, the body and limbs preserving the position that may be given them, while the action of the heart and lungs continues..
Endwise :: Endwise (adv.) On end; erectly; in an upright position.
Fulgurata :: Fulgurata (n.) A spectro-electric tube in which the decomposition of a liquid by the passage of an electric spark is observed.
Remonstrant :: Remonstrant (a.) Inclined or tending to remonstrate; expostulatory; urging reasons in opposition to something.
Chested :: Chested (a.) Having (such) a chest; -- in composition; as, broad-chested; narrow-chested..
Dispositioned :: Dispositioned (a.) Having (such) a disposition; -- used in compounds; as, well-dispositioned..
Parallax :: Parallax (n.) The apparent difference in position of a body (as the sun, or a star) as seen from some point on the earth's surface, and as seen from some other conventional point, as the earth's center or the sun..
Lived :: Lived (a.) Having life; -- used only in composition; as, long-lived; short-lived..
Dissembler :: Dissembler (n.) One who dissembles; one who conceals his opinions or dispositions under a false appearance; a hypocrite.
Thesicle :: Thesicle (n.) A little or subordinate thesis; a proposition.
Locular :: Locular (a.) Of or relating to the cell or compartment of an ovary, etc.; in composition, having cells; as trilocular..
Form :: Form (n.) That assemblage or disposition of qualities which makes a conception, or that internal constitution which makes an existing thing to be what it is; -- called essential or substantial form, and contradistinguished from matter; hence, active or formative nature; law of being or activity; subjectively viewed, an idea; objectively, a law..
Effloresce :: Effloresce (v. i.) To change on the surface, or throughout, to a whitish, mealy, or crystalline powder, from a gradual decomposition, esp. from the loss of water, on simple exposure to the air; as, Glauber's salts, and many others, effloresce..
Styphnate :: Stylus (n.) A pen-shaped pointing device used to specify the cursor position on a graphics tablet.
Tierce :: Tierce (n.) A position in thrusting or parrying in which the wrist and nails are turned downward.
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Tanite :: Tanite (n.) A firm composition of emery and a certain kind of cement, used for making grinding wheels, slabs, etc..
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