"non-restrictive relative clause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: non-restrictive relative clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} non-restrictive relative clause (plural non-restrictive relative clauses)
  1. (grammar) A relative clause, usually set off by a comma or commas, that provides additional information about the person or thing referred to, or about a statement that has been made, as opposed to information that is essential to specifying or identifying who or what is meant; contrasted with restrictive relative clause. Categories (topical): Grammar Synonyms: non-defining relative clause
    Sense id: en-non-restrictive_relative_clause-en-noun-ZP78DKJN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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