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descriptive clause

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun descriptive clause has 1 sense
  1. nonrestrictive clause, descriptive clause - a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
    --1 is a kind of subordinate clause, dependent clause

Definitions from the Web

Descriptive Clause

A descriptive clause is a type of dependent clause that adds information to a sentence by providing details about a noun or pronoun.

Senses

Sense 1: Grammatical function

In this sense, a descriptive clause functions as an adjective in a sentence, modifying or describing a noun or pronoun.

Example sentence:

The book The Hobbit, which is a fantasy classic, is loved by readers of all ages.

Sense 2: Content

In this sense, a descriptive clause provides specific information about the subject, object, or action of the main clause.

Example sentence:

Jason heard a noise outside, which made him curious to investigate.

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