Meaning Of The Word Complementizer

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Complementizer Meaning

Complementizer Definition
Complementizer Definition

What's The Definition Of Complementizer?

complementizer in American English
noun: an element or elements marking a complement clause, as that in We thought that you forgot, for … to in For you to go all the way there would be silly, or possessive … -ing in Barbara's leaving so early worried them

complementizer in British English
noun: a word or morpheme that serves to introduce a complement clause or a reduced form of such a clause, as that in I wish that he would leave

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