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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Round :: Round (adv.) Circularly; in a circular form or manner; by revolving or reversing one's position; as, to turn one's head round; a wheel turns round..
Monostrophe :: Monostrophe (n.) A metrical composition consisting of a single strophe.
Styrone :: Styrolene (n.) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C8H8, obtained by the distillation of storax, by the decomposition of cinnamic acid, and by the condensation of acetylene, as a fragrant, aromatic, mobile liquid; -- called also phenyl ethylene, vinyl benzene, styrol, styrene, and cinnamene..
Parameter :: Parameter (n.) The ratio of the three crystallographic axes which determines the position of any plane; also, the fundamental axial ratio for a given species..
Diamagnetic :: Diamagnetic (n.) Any substance, as bismuth, glass, phosphorous, etc., which in a field of magnetic force is differently affected from the ordinary magnetic bodies, as iron; that is, which tends to take a position at right angles to the lines of magnetic force, and is repelled by either pole of the magnet..
House :: House (n.) A twelfth part of the heavens, as divided by six circles intersecting at the north and south points of the horizon, used by astrologers in noting the positions of the heavenly bodies, and casting horoscopes or nativities. The houses were regarded as fixed in respect to the horizon, and numbered from the one at the eastern horizon, called the ascendant, first house, or house of life, downward, or in the direction of the earth's revolution, the stars and planets passing through them in
Shift :: Shift (v. t.) To change the position of; to alter the bearings of; to turn; as, to shift the helm or sails..
Penitence :: Penitence (n.) The quality or condition of being penitent; the disposition of a penitent; sorrow for sins or faults; repentance; contrition.
Barrelled :: Barrelled (a.) Having a barrel; -- used in composition; as, a double-barreled gun..
Atilt :: Atilt (adv.) In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of one making a thrust..
At :: At (prep.) The relation of a point or position in a series, or of degree, rate, or value; as, with the thermometer at 80ยก; goods sold at a cheap price; a country estimated at 10,000 square miles; life is short at the longest..
Step :: Step (v. i.) A portable framework of stairs, much used indoors in reaching to a high position..
Height :: Height (n.) The condition of being high; elevated position.
Atilt :: Atilt (adv.) In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised. [In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.].
Affect :: Affect (v. t.) To tend to by affinity or disposition.
Nomography :: Nomography (n.) A treatise on laws; an exposition of the form proper for laws.
Distortion :: Distortion (n.) The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion..
Hectorism :: Hectorism (n.) The disposition or the practice of a hector; a bullying.
Usherdom :: Usherdom (n.) The office or position of an usher; ushership; also, ushers, collectively..
Rise :: Rise (v.) To move from a lower position to a higher; to ascend; to mount up. Specifically: -- (a) To go upward by walking, climbing, flying, or any other voluntary motion; as, a bird rises in the air; a fish rises to the bait..
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