What's the difference between prepose and repose?

Prepose


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To place or set before; to prefix.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Therefore, we prepose that H-kininogen provides the binding site for plasma prekallikrein on circulating neutrophils.
  • (2) Insufficient quantitative information exists about the properties of neurons, synapses, and connectivity patterns in any cortical neuronal network to conclude that the three preposed requirements are necessary and sufficient general conditions for epileptiform activity.
  • (3) Such nuclei include the lateral cuneate nucleus, the nucleus prepositis hypoglossi, the nucleus reticularis lateralis, the nucleus raphe obscurus, the paramedian reticular nucleus, the nucleus reticularis gigantocellularis, and the medial vestibular nucleus.
  • (4) The oldest children (like the adults) were more likely to prepose when clauses than were younger children, a finding which suggests that with increasing awareness of the information needs of the listener, children begin to use preposed adverbial clauses as information 'guideposts'.
  • (5) Analysis of the adult data confirmed a preference for preposed over postposed when clauses and supported the notion of a continuum of simultaneity for when, while and as.
  • (6) Most commonly it ends up there when it introduces an explanation that has been preposed in front of a main clause, as in: "Because you're mine, I walk the line."

Repose


Definition:

  • (v.) To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit.
  • (v.) To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.
  • (v.) To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.
  • (v. i.) To lie at rest; to rest.
  • (v. i.) Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
  • (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.
  • (v.) A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet.
  • (v.) Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment.
  • (v.) A rest; a pause.
  • (v.) That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The restless legs syndrome is a sensory and motor disorder of evening, repose, and sleep.
  • (2) Comparison of posterior airway space was evaluated radiographically on patients with sleep apnea in a mandibular reposed position vs. a mandibular protruded position.
  • (3) The assumption, that different hormones or peptide fragments are reposible for the different action on bone and kidney is discussed; In our series of 152 patients acute hyperparathyroid crisis occurred eight times.
  • (4) The dynamic angle of repose of six lots of a multivitamin preparation were compared for inter- and intralot variation.
  • (5) The flow properties of these substances including angle of repose, timed delivery through an orifice and compressibility were determined.
  • (6) In the multivitamin formulation, lubricants at lower concentration levels did not show a significant effect (p greater than 0.05) on the dynamic angle of repose when compared with flow rates.
  • (7) Interviewed about the cuts and the economic outlook on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 on Sunday , Osborne looked grim and statesmanlike in repose – he has grown fleshier in office – but every time he began to speak his dimpled mouth formed a half-smile and his quick eyes were almost merry.
  • (8) An alimentary prophylaxis of atherosclerosis should repose on the utilization of food mixtures representing complexes of the antioxidants of the direct and indirect action and trace elements entering the composition of the antiperoxidized enzymes.
  • (9) The fracture is exposed by a minimal incision, and both fragments are bored open axially and exactly reposed.
  • (10) The photographs were taken with lips in repose, relaxed soft tissue and centric occlusion.
  • (11) Believe me when I tell you that Trumpers, whose face is quite intimidating in repose, has one of the best and most gratifying smiles I've ever encountered.
  • (12) A gentle traction is often sufficient to repose unstable lesions of the cervical spine, when a retention by means of conservative methods is not possible.
  • (13) We know how profoundly significant and sensitive this matter is to victims’ families, especially those whose loved ones have yet to be identified,” the museum’s management says in a section about the repository on its website, adding that the medical examiner’s office believes “this new repository will provide a dignified and reverential setting for the remains to repose – temporarily or in perpetuity – as identifications continue to be made.” The city officials said that they consulted with some victims’ relatives before going ahead with the plan.
  • (14) Their main applications include: 1) augmentation of a regional deficiency and preparation of a bed for skin grafting; 2) rehabilitation of the paralyzed face and so improved appearance in repose and animation; 3) protection for vital vascular structures such as the carotid or innominate artery; and 4) assistance in mastication and deglutition when transposed to a paralytic or deficient area.
  • (15) In repose, his expression tends towards the frightening.
  • (16) Resulting deformities consisted of chin ptosis and bizarre soft-tissue pogonial bunching and dimpling in repose or on animation in 9 of the 10 patients (90 percent).
  • (17) Yet at the same time she is likely to discover her delight in her baby's repose and her own tranquillity at times of feeding.
  • (18) Part of Obama's problem is his repose face which is serious and nods along with Romney (seeming to accede points) whereas Romney in repose consists of an indulgent smile which suggests he knows best.
  • (19) The manifest screen is shown to be part of the dream work to achieve pleasurable repose conducive to continued sleep; disturbing traumatic narcissistic injuries revisited under its shield are sometimes reworked in extravagant megalomanic efforts at repair.
  • (20) A--A natural hydrostatic phenomenon, at the level of the ends of the plantar arcs, diffuses body weight, as PAIN plays the role of outsentry (fig.--1) (5); B--Plantar perforating ulceration (PPU) is caused by a combination of INSENSITIVITY and TRAUMATIS (1); C--The patient reposing, as body weight (traumatism) effects disappear, cicatrization process can be easily observed; D--PNEUMATIC INSOLE, being elastic, diffuses localized compression at the ends of the plantar arcs, reduces attrition, makes easier blood circulation, as well as cure and prophylaxis of PPU (fig.--6) (3).

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