Complementizer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Complementizer is a noun meaning (linguistics) A subordinating conjunction that can convert a clause into a complement clause, i.e. one that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.
Meaning
(linguistics) A subordinating conjunction that can convert a clause into a complement clause, i.e. one that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: subordinating conjunction
"That" is a complementizer in the sentence "Mary believes that it is raining".
Word Forms
- complementizers
- complementiser
Synonyms for complementizer
Depending on context, synonyms include subordinator.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include complementiser, complement, complementer, complementization, complementor, complementation.
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