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relative clause

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun relative clause has 1 sense
  1. relative clause - a clause introduced by a relative pronoun; "`who visits frequently' is a relative clause in the sentence `John, who visits frequently, is ill'"
    --1 is a kind of
    clause

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Term: Relative Clause

Description:

A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that provides additional information about a noun in the main clause. It usually begins with a relative pronoun (such as who, whom, which, that) or a relative adverb (such as when, where, why) that connects it with the noun.

Senses and Usages:

1. Grammatical Sense:

In grammar, a relative clause functions to modify or describe a noun or pronoun in the main clause, providing essential or non-essential information. It adds further details and helps to create more complex and precise sentences.

Example Sentence:

My brother, who is a doctor, will be visiting us next week.

2. Linguistic Sense:

In linguistics, a relative clause is used to analyze the syntactic structure of a sentence and the relationship between different constituents. It helps in understanding how different elements in a sentence are connected.

Example Sentence:

The researcher studied the speech patterns of the participants, which varied significantly across different demographics.

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