Participial - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A participial is a verb form that functions as an adjective, often ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle). It describes nouns while retaining some verbal qualities. Example: The running water or The broken vase.
Definition:
Relating to or formed from a participle, a verb form functioning as an adjective or noun.
Synonyms:
verbal, adjectival, participial phrase
Part of Speech:
adjective
Antonyms:
nonparticipial, non-verbal
Common Collocations:
participial phrase, participial clause, participial adjective
Derivatives:
participle, participially
Usage Tips:
Use participial adjectives to describe nouns derived from verbs, like "running water" or "broken glass."
Common Phrases:
dangling participle, participial construction, reduced relative clause
Etymology:
From Latin "participialis," meaning "sharing" or "partaking," related to "participle."
Examples:
- 1. The participial phrase modifies the subject clearly.
- 2. She wrote a sentence with a dangling participial modifier.
- 3. The broken window needed immediate repair.
- 4. Running late, he missed the bus.