Participle
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Participle is a noun meaning (grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective, noun or adverb. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.
Meaning
(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective, noun or adverb. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.
Word Forms
- participles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misrelated, participial, participal, participialization, pseudo-participial, nominal.
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