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| 1. | [ noun ] (grammar) the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase | |
| Synonyms: | limiting modification | |
| Related terms: | grammatical_relation restrictiveness apposition modify | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (grammar) referring to or qualifying another sentence element | |
| Examples: | "relative pronoun" "relative clause" |
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| Related terms: | grammar relative | |
| 3. | [ noun ] success in satisfying a test or requirement | |
| Synonyms: | pass passing | |
| Examples: | "his future depended on his passing that test" "he got a pass in introductory chemistry" |
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| Related terms: | failing success qualify | |
