descriptive clause

descriptive clause

n.

A nonrestrictive clause.

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Noun

1.

descriptive clause - a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies nonrestrictive clause dependent clause, subordinate clause - a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb

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