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nonrestrictive clause

DEFINITIONS OF: nonrestrictive clause

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n a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies

Synonyms:
descriptive clause
Type of:
dependent clause, subordinate clause
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
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