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participial

/ˌpɑrtɪˈsɪpɪəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does participial mean?

adjective

Relating to or constituting a participle, especially a verb form used as an adjective. In grammar, a word formed from a verb, used as an adjective or a noun.

Example

"The participial phrase 'having studied all night' modifies the noun 'student'."

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