A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) and another word in the sentence. It often indicates location, direction, or time. The word "position" itself refers to the place where something is located.
Here's a breakdown:
* "Pre" is a prefix meaning "before" or "in front of."
* "Position" refers to the location or place of something.
Therefore, "preposition" literally means "placed before" or "placed in front of" another word in the sentence.