dependent clause
grammar term: type of clause that cannot stand alone but serves as a clause element for another clause instead, usually introduced by a subordinator
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dependent clause
Summary
dependent clause ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- dependent clause is a type of clause[2].
- dependent clause is part of complex sentence[3].
- dependent clause is the opposite of independent clause[4].
- dependent clause's topic's main category is recorded as Q9038088[5].
- dependent clause's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[6].
- dependent clause's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[7].
- dependent clause's has characteristic is recorded as subordination[8].
- dependent clause's exact match is recorded as http://data.linguistik.de/bll/bll-ontology#bll-133074056[9].
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Definition and Type
dependent clause is a type of clause[2]. It is the opposite of independent clause[4].
Use and Application
dependent clause is part of complex sentence[3].
Why It Matters
dependent clause ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]