subordinate clause meaning

UK US /səˈbɔrdəneɪt klɔz/ 5 syllables

subordinate clause (noun): a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb.

Definition of subordinate clause

  1. a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb

    Synonyms: dependent clause

    Type of: clause

    Kinds: restrictive clause, nonrestrictive clause

How to pronounce subordinate clause

subordinate clause is pronounced /səˈbɔrdəneɪt klɔz/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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