Definition: The word "apposition," a term used in English literature, signifies the use of a prepositional phrase to introduce additional elements or information without altering the original meaning, as if adding something on top that doesn't change the essence of what was meant. The definition of apposition is: 1. Addition of an element (e.g., an adjective or preposition) after another term to create a new word or sentence. 2. The act of adding extra information beyond the original meaning of the clause or part of a sentence. For example, "She had just arrived from Spain" is a classic example of apposition because it introduces the person as having been "just" in Spain.