Phrase guide

noun clause

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A clause that is used as a subject or object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • Near-synonym: content clause

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nominal clause, content clause

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: subordinate clause, dependent clause, embedded clause, clause

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: proposition substantive — subordinate clause
  • French: proposition nominale — subordinate clause
  • Icelandic: fallsetning — subordinate clause
  • Irish: ainmchlásal — subordinate clause
  • Polish: zdanie rzeczownikowe — subordinate clause
  • Spanish: oración completiva — subordinate clause
  • Spanish: oración sustantiva — subordinate clause
  • Thai: นามานุประโยค (naa-maa-nú-bprà-yòok) — subordinate clause