subordinate clause (n)
dependent clause (n)

n06314808

type n
lex_filenum 10
def 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
Outgoing links
Hypernym clause
Part holonym complex sentence
Hyponym restrictive clause; nonrestrictive clause, descriptive clause
Incoming links
Part meronym complex sentence
Hyponym clause
Hypernym restrictive clause; nonrestrictive clause, descriptive clause

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