Participial

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpiəl/

Definitions of participial

adjective relating to or formed from a participle, a word formed from a verb and used as an adjective

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a participial phrase in the sentence.

A2 The participial adjective added more detail to the description.

B1 The participial clause helped to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

B2 She used participial constructions to enhance her writing style.

C1 The author's use of participial phrases demonstrated a high level of linguistic skill.

C2 The participial modifiers in the text were expertly crafted to create a vivid narrative.

Examples of participial in a Sentence

formal The participial phrase, having finished their work, describes the actions of the subject.

informal I love using participial phrases in my writing, they add so much detail!

slang I'm participating in the participial workshop later, wanna join?

figurative The participial clouds hung low in the sky, signaling an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of participial

past tense

participialed

plural

participials

comparative

more participial

superlative

most participial

present tense

participial

future tense

will be participial

perfect tense

have been participial

continuous tense

is participial

singular

participial

positive degree

participial

infinitive

to participate

gerund

participiating

participle

participial

Origin and Evolution of participial

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'participial' originates from the Latin word 'participium', which is derived from 'particeps' meaning 'sharing, partaking'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'participial' has retained its original meaning related to participation or sharing, but in English it specifically refers to a verb form that functions as an adjective.