Subordinate Clause — synonyms, definition
1. subordinate clause (Noun)
1 synonym
dependent clause
1 definition
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, adjective or adverb.
1 type of
clause
3 types
descriptive clause nonrestrictive clause restrictive clause
1 part of
complex sentence