Subordinate Clause
A subordinate clause is a clause that is embedded as a constituent of a matrix sentence and that functions like a noun , adjective , or adverb in the resultant complex sentence
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Broader Terms
- BT↑ Clause
More specific terms
- NT4 ↓ Adverbial Clause
Related terms
- RT⇆ Adjective
- RT⇆ Adverb (Linguistics)
- RT⇆ Adverbializer
- RT⇆ Clausal Implicature
- RT⇆ Cleft Sentence
- RT⇆ Complex Sentence
- RT⇆ Matrix Sentence
- RT⇆ Nominal Clause
- RT⇆ Noun
- RT⇆ Potential Presupposition
- RT⇆ Relative Present Tense
- RT⇆ Relative Tense
- RT⇆ Simple Sentence
- RT⇆ Subjunctive Mood
- RT⇆ Switch Reference
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