Synonyms for complementizer
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A subordinating conjunction that can convert a clause into a complement clause, i.e. one that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.
Near-synonym: subordinating conjunction
Related words
- Other spellings
- complementiser UK
Forms
- Plural
- complementizers → subordinators…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| complementizer | rising | |
| subordinator | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- subordinator