Complementizer

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpɫəməntˈaɪˈziˈɝ/

Complementizer (noun)

  1. A word or part of a word that introduces a clause and helps show how it relates to the main sentence.
  2. A marker used to start a subordinate clause, often after verbs, adjectives, or nouns.

Examples

  • The complementizer connects the clause to the main sentence.
  • A complementizer can link two clauses smoothly.