Participle

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrtɪsɪpəl/

Definitions of participle

noun a word formed from a verb and used as an adjective, typically ending in -ing, -ed, -en, -t

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a running dog in the park.

A2 The broken window needs to be fixed.

B1 She was impressed by his cooking skills.

B2 The book, written by a famous author, is a bestseller.

C1 The critically acclaimed movie, directed by a renowned filmmaker, won several awards.

C2 The artist, known for his unique style, unveiled his latest masterpiece at the gallery.

Examples of participle in a Sentence

formal The participle 'running' is used to form the present continuous tense in English.

informal I saw a sign with the word 'no smoking' and wondered if 'smoking' is a participle.

slang I'm totally done with 'studying', that participle is driving me crazy.

figurative Her laughter, echoing through the empty halls, was a participle of joy in the somber atmosphere.

Grammatical Forms of participle

• past tense: participated
• plural: participants
• comparative: more participative
• superlative: most participative
• present tense: participating
• future tense: will participate
• perfect tense: have participated
• continuous tense: is participating
• singular: participant
• positive degree: participative
• infinitive: to participate
• gerund: participating
• participle: participating

Origin and Evolution of participle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'participle' originated from the Latin word 'participium', which is a combination of 'partic-' meaning 'part' and '-ipium' derived from 'capere' meaning 'to take'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'participle' has been used in grammar to describe a word formed from a verb and used as an adjective or a noun. Over time, its usage has remained consistent in linguistic studies and analysis of language structures.