What does restrictive clause mean?
Definitions for restrictive clause
re·stric·tive clause
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Princeton's WordNet
restrictive clausenoun
a subordinate clause that limits or restricts the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
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restrictive clause
A restrictive clause is a type of relative clause in a sentence that provides essential information about the noun or phrase it modifies. It is crucial to the meaning of the sentence, and without it, the sentence may be unclear or its meaning may change. Restrictive clauses are not set off by commas.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of restrictive clause in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of restrictive clause in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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