Equative (definition)

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Definition

An 'equative clause' is a sentence which solely describes the subject contained within it by use of a subject complement (a constituent of the NP that describes the subject in the NP). Due to the nature of describing subjects, a copula is often used.

See Also

Clause Copula (definition)

External Links

SIL entry on equative clause

References

SIL entry on equative clause