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When a descriptive word, phrase, or clause is essential to the meaning of a sentence, that element is

dependent.
independent.
nonrestrictive.
restrictive.

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restrictive.

Explanation: An essential descriptive word, phrase, or clause that limits or defines the noun it modifies is called restrictive (nonrestrictive elements are nonessential and set off with commas).