"dependent clause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dependent clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dependent clause (plural dependent clauses)
  1. (grammar) A subordinate clause. Categories (topical): Grammar
    Sense id: en-dependent_clause-en-noun-m~oXnk0w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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