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[ree-puh-zish-uhn, rep-uh-] Origin

re·po·si·tion

1[ree-puh-zish-uhn, rep-uh-]
noun
1.
the act of depositing or storing.
2.
replacement, as of a bone.

Origin:
1580–90; < Late Latin repositiōn- (stem of repositiō) a laying up, equivalent to Latin reposit(us) (see reposit) + -iōn- -ion

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Repositions is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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re·po·si·tion

2[ree-puh-zish-uhn]
verb (used with object)
1.
to put in a new or different position; shift: to reposition the artwork on the advertising layout.
2.
to change the image, marketing strategy, etc., of (a product) so as to appeal to a wider or different audience or market: to reposition a diet drink to appeal to teenagers.
3.
Medicine/Medical, Surgery. to place (an organ or bone) in its original position.

Origin:
1855–60; re- + position (v.)

re·po·si·tion·a·ble, adjective
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reposition
1588, from L.L. repositionem (nom. repositio), from L. repositus, pp. of reponere (see repose (2)). The verb is first attested 1859.
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