Definition of position

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Position (n.) A method of solving a problem by one or two suppositions; -- called also the rule of trial and error.

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Lay :: Lay (n.) That which lies or is laid or is conceived of as having been laid or placed in its position; a row; a stratum; a layer; as, a lay of stone or wood..
Remonstrant :: Remonstrant (a.) Inclined or tending to remonstrate; expostulatory; urging reasons in opposition to something.
Canon :: Canon (n.) A musical composition in which the voices begin one after another, at regular intervals, successively taking up the same subject. It either winds up with a coda (tailpiece), or, as each voice finishes, commences anew, thus forming a perpetual fugue or round. It is the strictest form of imitation. See Imitation..
Ecgonine :: Ecgonine (n.) A colorless, crystalline, nitrogenous base, obtained by the decomposition of cocaine..
Ivoride :: Ivoride (n.) A composition resembling ivory in appearance and used as a substitute for it.
Rhapsody :: Rhapsody (n.) A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies..
Revenge :: Revenge (n.) The disposition to revenge; a malignant wishing of evil to one who has done us an injury.
Proximately :: Proximately (adv.) In a proximate manner, position, or degree; immediately..
Keepership :: Keepership (n.) The office or position of a keeper.
Orrery :: Orrery (n.) An apparatus which illustrates, by the revolution of balls moved by wheelwork, the relative size, periodic motions, positions, orbits, etc., of bodies in the solar system..
Mulierty :: Mulierty (n.) Condition of being a mulier; position of one born in lawful wedlock.
Tune :: Tune (n.) Order; harmony; concord; fit disposition, temper, or humor; right mood..
Contradictory :: Contradictory (n.) A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety.
Declaration :: Declaration (n.) The act of declaring, or publicly announcing; explicit asserting; undisguised token of a ground or side taken on any subject; proclamation; exposition; as, the declaration of an opinion; a declaration of war, etc..
Oviposition :: Oviposition (n.) The depositing of eggs, esp. by insects..
Sidereal :: Sidereal (a.) Measuring by the apparent motion of the stars; designated, marked out, or accompanied, by a return to the same position in respect to the stars; as, the sidereal revolution of a planet; a sidereal day..
Redoubt :: Redoubt (n.) A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory..
Antagonist :: Antagonist (n.) A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it..
Fougasse :: Fougasse (n.) A small mine, in the form of a well sunk from the surface of the ground, charged with explosive and projectiles. It is made in a position likely to be occupied by the enemy..
Mediate :: Mediate (v. t.) To effect by mediation or interposition; to bring about as a mediator, instrument, or means; as, to mediate a peace..
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