small clause

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} A minimal predicate structure that possesses [[argument]]s and [[predicate]]s but no [[tense]]: small clauses usually occur within the context of full [[clause]]s and may act as the [[direct object]] of the [[verb]].

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