subordinate clause

1. 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 (synset 106325801)
   is a type of: clause - (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
   subtypes:

   • restrictive clause - a subordinate clause that limits or restricts the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
   • descriptive clause, nonrestrictive clause - a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
   is a part of: complex sentence - a sentence composed of at least one main clause and one subordinate clause
   same as: dependent clause

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