"objective clause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: objective clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} objective clause (plural objective clauses)
  1. (grammar) A clause that takes place of the direct object of a verb. Categories (topical): Grammar Synonyms: object clause
    Sense id: en-objective_clause-en-noun-TiDW6qQu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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