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Vocabulary Entry
gerundial
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A form derived from a verb that functions as a noun, especially in English grammar.
Example Sentences
"Swimming is my favorite activity on weekends."
"The running in the park boosts my mood."
"Her painting won first prize at the competition."
A
adjective
Pertaining to or characteristic of a gerund.
Example Sentences
"The gerundial form of 'to run' is 'running'."
"Gerundial phrases can act as subjects or objects in a sentence."
"She enjoys gerundial constructions in her writing."