complex sentence
/ˌkɒmpleks ˈsentəns/
one independent clause with one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence in a sentence
“Although she ran, she couldn't escape. Subordination creates hierarchy.”
Origin of complex sentence
Latin complexus (embracing, encompassing)
Related Words
periodic sentence
builds to the main point at the end
cumulative sentence
states the main point first, then adds modifying details
loose sentence
main clause first, followed by subordinate elements
balanced sentence
parallel structures of equal weight
inverted sentence
places the verb before the subject for emphasis
simple sentence
one independent clause with subject and predicate