Associations to the word «Resumptive»

Wiktionary

RESUMPTIVE, adjective. That is in the nature of resumption
RESUMPTIVE PRONOUN, noun. (grammar) A pronoun in a relative clause which refers to the antecedent of the relative pronoun.
RESUMPTIVE PRONOUNS, noun. Plural of resumptive pronoun

Wise words

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John Adams