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dependent completion

[/dɪˈpendənt kəmˈpliːʃən/]
nounpl: dependent completions
conclusão dependente
1. In linguistics and grammar, a clause or phrase that depends on another element for its complete meaning and cannot stand alone as an independent sentence
In the sentence 'When the rain stops, we will go outside,' the dependent completion is 'when the rain stops.'
Na frase 'Quando a chuva parar, sairemos,' a conclusão dependente é 'quando a chuva parar.'
2. In formal logic and mathematics, a process or result that relies on prior conditions or other elements for its validity
The dependent completion of the proof requires the acceptance of the initial axioms.
A conclusão dependente da prova requer a aceitação dos axiomas iniciais.
Synonyms
dependent clausesubordinate clauseconditional completion
Antonyms
independent clauseindependent completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão dependente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese grammar instruction
Portugal
conclusão dependente
Standard usage in European Portuguese grammar instruction

Related Idioms & Phrases

hanging clause
incomplete thought
unfinished business
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