clauses

Meanings

• Grammatical term

  A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

• In law, a clause is a provision in a contract or other legal instrument.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clauses
pauses , causes

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Variants

List of all variants of clauses that leads to same result
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Etymology

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From Old French clausule, meaning 'provision, article' or 'turning point, corner'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clause' comes from the Latin word clausula, meaning 'a turning point'.

2. In some legal contexts, a clause can refer to a single provision within a larger contract.

3. Clauses can be used to create complex sentence structures, allowing for more nuanced and precise communication.

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Related Concepts

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1. subject: The noun or noun phrase that performs the action or is being described in a clause.

2. predicate: The part of a clause that expresses a complete thought or action, typically containing a verb.

3. dependent clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete thought and depends on another clause to make sense.

4. independent clause: A clause that can stand alone as a complete thought.

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Culture

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In literature, clauses are used to create varying rhythms and structures in sentences, enhancing the flow and clarity of expression.

How to Memorize "clauses"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of words with a subject and a predicate as a clause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of a clause with a group of related words or a complete thought.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SAP' (Subject, Action, Predicate) to remember the components of a clause.

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