 dependent_clause |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) 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 | |
| Related terms: | clause descriptive_clause restrictive_clause complex_sentence | |
| Similar spelling: |
dependent_variable |
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