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SCONJ: subordinating conjunction

Definition

A subordinating conjunction is a conjunction that links constructions by making one of them a constituent of the other. The subordinating conjunction typically marks the incorporated constituent which has the status of a (subordinate) clause.

We follow Loos et al. 2003 in recognizing these three subclasses as subordinating conjunctions:

For coordinating conjunctions, see CONJ.

Examples

References


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