ODLT--The Online Dictionary of Language Terminology



absolute construction
Definition - A verbal phrase that is acting as a modifier but is not modifying any particular part of the sentence.

Example -

(1) Generally speaking, the drug problem is getting worse.
(2) Considering the location, the house is a pretty good deal.


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