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(adj) independent
(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb
(adj) master, chief, primary, principal
most important element
the chief aim of living; the main doors were of solid glass; the principal rivers of America; the principal example; policemen were primary targets; the master bedroom; a master switch
(noun) briny
any very large body of (salt) water