embedded sentence

in transformational generative grammar, a subordinate clause in a complex sentence. According to this analysis, the complex sentence The dog chased the squirrel that stole the peanut has a deep structure consisting of two sentences, The dog chased the squirrel and The squirrel stole the peanut. In its surface structure, the second sentence is embedded within the first.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

gender differences

typical differences between men and women that are specific to a particular culture and influenced by its attitudes and practices. Gender differences emerge in a variety of domains, such as careers, communication, and interpersonal relationships. See also sex differences.