Added 9 October 2026
participial
/ˌpɑː(ɹ)tɪˈsɪpi.əl/ noun
In Latin: participiālis Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about participial at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses.
adjective
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Of or relating to or consisting of participles.
participial inflections
Origin
From Latin participiālis, from participium (“participle”).
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