restrictive clause

noun

A dependent clause that provides essential information to identify or specify the noun it modifies, limiting its reference to a particular subset.

Similar
essential clause
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Meanings

nounrestrictive clause (plural restrictive clauses)

plural restrictive clauses

  1. grammarA dependent clause that provides essential information to identify or specify the noun it modifies, limiting its reference to a particular subset.

    Synonyms: essential clause

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA dependent clause that provides essential information to identify or specify the noun it modifies, limiting its reference to a particular subset.

Similar
essential clause
Also see
essential clause
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APA

restrictive clause. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restrictive%20clause

MLA

“restrictive clause.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restrictive%20clause. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “restrictive clause,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restrictive%20clause.

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