Definition of position

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Position (n.) Hence: The ground which any one takes in an argument or controversy; the point of view from which any one proceeds to a discussion; also, a principle laid down as the basis of reasoning; a proposition; a thesis; as, to define one's position; to appear in a false position..

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Ectolecithal :: Ectolecithal (a.) Having the food yolk, at the commencement of segmentation, in a peripheral position, and the cleavage process confined to the center of the egg; as, ectolecithal ova..
Urohaematin :: Urohaematin (n.) Urinary haematin; -- applied to the normal coloring matter of the urine, on the supposition that it is formed either directly or indirectly (through bilirubin) from the haematin of the blood. See Urochrome, and Urobilin..
Piperylene :: Piperylene (n.) A hydrocarbon obtained by decomposition of certain piperidine derivatives.
Pastorale :: Pastorale (n.) A composition in a soft, rural style, generally in 6-8 or 12-8 time..
Steady :: Steady (n.) Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
Liquid :: Liquid (n.) A substance whose parts change their relative position on the slightest pressure, and therefore retain no definite form; any substance in the state of liquidity; a fluid that is not aeriform..
Contrivance :: Contrivance (n.) The thing contrived, invented, or planned; disposition of parts or causes by design; a scheme; plan; atrifice; arrangement..
Overwrest :: Overwrest (v. t.) To wrest or force from the natural or proper position.
Transpositional :: Transpositional (a.) Of or pertaining to transposition; involving transposition.
Antagonize :: Antagonize (v. i.) To act in opposition.
Shed :: Shed (n.) The act of shedding or spilling; -- used only in composition, as in bloodshed..
Agrestic :: Agrestic (a.) Pertaining to fields or the country, in opposition to the city; rural; rustic; unpolished; uncouth..
Settlement :: Settlement (n.) A disposition of property for the benefit of some person or persons, usually through the medium of trustees, and for the benefit of a wife, children, or other relatives; jointure granted to a wife, or the act of granting it..
Honor :: Honor (n.) That to which esteem or consideration is paid; distinguished position; high rank.
Black-hearted :: Black-hearted (a.) Having a wicked, malignant disposition; morally bad..
Vote :: Vote (v. i.) To express or signify the mind, will, or preference, either viva voce, or by ballot, or by other authorized means, as in electing persons to office, in passing laws, regulations, etc., or in deciding on any proposition in which one has an interest with others..
Calculating :: Calculating (a.) Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting; scheming; as, a cool calculating disposition..
Levelism :: Levelism (n.) The disposition or endeavor to level all distinctions of rank in society.
Rancid :: Rancid (a.) Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter..
Standish :: Standing (n.) Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing..
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