RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Restrictive Clause.
Restrictive Clause - as a noun
A subordinate clause that limits or restricts the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
Example Sentences
"A restrictive clause acts as a noun within a sentence."
"The restrictive clause, which was essential to the meaning of the sentence, was placed at the end."
"The speaker used a restrictive clause to clarify his point."
"The writer included a restrictive clause to limit the scope of the statement."
"In the sentence, the restrictive clause explained the purpose of the action."
