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Adjective syntactically independent has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebSyntactically IndependentDescription: Syntactically independent refers to a linguistic element that can function alone as a complete phrase or sentence, without being dependent on other elements for its meaning or grammatical structure. Sense 1: In grammar, a syntactically independent clause, also known as a main clause, is a group of words that can form a complete sentence on its own. It does not rely on other clauses or phrases for its meaning or grammatical structure. For example, in the sentence "The dog barked loudly," the independent clause is "The dog barked loudly." Example: "I went to the park." This sentence is syntactically independent as it can stand alone and doesn't require any additional information. Sense 2: Syntactically independent words or phrases can also occur within a sentence, functioning independently and conveying their meaning without being grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence. These elements are often marked by punctuation, such as commas or dashes. For instance, in the sentence "Jane, a talented writer, loves to travel," the phrase "a talented writer" is syntactically independent. Example: "The cat—a beautiful Siamese—sits on the windowsill." Here, the phrase "a beautiful Siamese" is syntactically independent, adding additional information about the cat. Possible Related Products: | ||||
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