repose
UK[rɪˈpəʊz]US[rɪˈpoʊz]
n
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
v
to be placed or situated in a particular location
v
to rest or lie
Morpheme Breakdown
re
pose
re
again, back, or intensive
pose
to place, put
Etymology
the word "repose" entered english in the late 15th century from middle french 'reposer', which itself derives from latin 'repausare', a compound of the intensive prefix 're-' and 'pausare' ("to stop, cease"). this latin verb is related to the more fundamental 'ponere' ("to put, place"). the core semantic logic moves from the literal act of "putting back" or "placing down" (as one places a body to rest) to the abstract state of being at rest, calm, or peacefully situated. thus, the modern meanings of physical rest, peaceful composure, and being situated all flow from this ancient concept of setting something down.
Analysis
Structure: re + pose
re- (latin prefix, meaning "again, back, or intensive") + pose (from latin 'ponere', meaning "to place, put")
Examples
her face was calm in repose.
the trust reposes considerable power in the board of directors.
the ruins repose on the side of the mountain.