Standard Lemma guide
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adj
Of, relating to, or being a participle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
A non-finite verb.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
A participial word.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: participle
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adjective
of or relating to or consisting of participles
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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noun
a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: participle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: verb
Narrower terms: present participle, past participle, perfect participle
History
From Latin participiālis, from participium (“participle”).
Across languages
20 source translations are retained for this English entry.
