English Explanatory Dictionary

small clause

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A minimal predicate structure that possesses arguments and predicates but no tense: small clauses usually occur within the context of full clauses and may act as the direct object of the verb.

Word forms

small clause small clauses
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