descriptive clause
de·scrip·tive clause
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-skrip-tiv klawz]
- /dɪˈskrɪp tɪv klɔz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-skrip-tiv klawz]
- /dɪˈskrɪp tɪv klɔz/
Definition of descriptive clause words
- noun descriptive clause a relative clause that describes or supplements but is not essential in establishing the identity of the antecedent and is usually set off by commas in English. In This year, which has been dry, is bad for crops the clause which has been dry is a nonrestrictive clause. 1
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Origin of descriptive clause
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Descriptive clause
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
descriptive clause popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
descriptive clause usage trend in Literature
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