Noun: nonrestrictive clause ,nón-ri'strik-tiv kloz
- A subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
"In 'My sister, who lives in Paris, is visiting next week', 'who lives in Paris' is a nonrestrictive clause";
- descriptive clause
Derived forms: nonrestrictive clauses
Type of: dependent clause, subordinate clause
Encyclopedia: Nonrestrictive clause