relative clause

English

Noun

relative clause (plural relative clauses)

  1. (grammar) A subordinate clause that modifies a noun.
    • In the sentence I caught the dog that bit you, the relative clause that bit you modifies the noun dog.

Synonyms

  • adjective clause
  • adjectival clause

Derived terms

  • defining relative clause
  • non-defining relative clause

Translations

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