What is another word for relative clause?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛlətˌɪv klˈɔːz] (IPA)

A relative clause, also known as an adjective clause, is a type of clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It adds additional information about the noun or pronoun, often describing or identifying it. Some synonyms for the term "relative clause" include modifying clause, adjectival clause, dependent clause, and subordinate clause. These different terms reflect slightly different aspects of the relative clause, but they all refer to the same grammatical structure. Understanding different synonyms for relative clauses can help learners of English to recognize and construct them effectively in their own writing and speech.

Synonyms for Relative clause:

What are the hypernyms for Relative clause?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Relative clause?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for relative clause (as nouns)

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