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Noun: dependent 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, adjective or adverb
    - subordinate clause

Derived forms: dependent clauses

Type of: clause

Part of: complex sentence

Encyclopedia: Dependent clause

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