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1. (adj.) nonrestrictive
not restrictive.
2. nonrestrictive
pertaining to a word, phrase, or clause that describes or supplements a modified element but is not essential in establishing its identity, as the relative clause which has been dry in the sentence This year, which has been dry, was bad for crops. In English a nonrestrictive clause is usu. set off by commas.
Etymology: (1920–25)
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1. (adj) nonrestrictive
not limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
"the nonrestrictive clause in `I always buy his books, which have influenced me greatly,' refers to his books generally and adds an additional fact about them"
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