participle
IPA: pˈɑrtɪsɪpʌɫ
noun
- (grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.
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Examples of "participle" in Sentences
- The present participle is the ' ing' form of the verb.
- The passive is the perfect passive participle and ero.
- It is the same for the conjugation with the last participle.
- The first periphrastic conjugation uses the future participle.
- Thus, there is agreement between the subject and the participle.
- The gerund is formed similarly to the present active participle.
- The participle must agree with the subject in number and gender.
- The definite form of the participle is identical to the plural form.
- Muslim is the participle of the same verb of which Islam is the infinitive.
- The only alternative is to treat the participle as an independent nominative.
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