clausal
Of grammatical units
Clausal means relating to or functioning as a clause—a grammatical unit containing a subject and verb.
The term appears in linguistics and grammar discussions: clausal complements, clausal embedding.
A clausal structure can stand alone as a sentence or depend on another clause for meaning.
One lower in rank
- dependentRequiring outside support
- independentFree from external control
- relativeConnected by blood
- adverbialFunctioning as manner-marker
noun · embedded · finite · nonfinite · restrictive · nonrestrictive · complement · modifier
Rules for arranging words
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- dependentRequiring outside support
- relativeConnected by blood
- adverbialFunctioning as manner-marker
noun · complement · modifier · embedded · finite · nonfinite · restrictive · conjunction
subordinate
One lower in rank
- dependentRequiring outside support
- independentFree from external control
- relativeConnected by blood
adverbial · noun · embedded · finite · nonfinite · restrictive · nonrestrictive · complement · modifier · conjunction
syntax
Rules for arranging words
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- dependentRequiring outside support
- relativeConnected by blood
adverbial · noun · complement · modifier · embedded · finite · nonfinite · restrictive · conjunction · parsing
provision
Preparatory supply or clause
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
amendment · addendum · covenant · condition · term · article · section · paragraph · binding · enforceable
- grandfather clauseExemption preserving prior status
- contract clausesBinding terms in agreements
- independent clauseSelf-sufficient grammatical unit
- escape clauseContract provision permitting withdrawal
- main clausesClauses expressing complete thoughts
- Santa ClausesCostumed holiday gift figures