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dependent clause

DEFINITIONS OF: dependent clause

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n a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb

Synonyms:
subordinate clause
Types:
restrictive clause
a subordinate clause that limits or restricts the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
descriptive clause, nonrestrictive clause
a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
Type of:
clause
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
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