Participial
/ˌpɑːrtɪˈsɪpiəl/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Adjective Role
Participial adjectives describe nouns, adding details like states or actions from the noun's perspective.
The 'bored' audience started leaving the auditorium.
Pro Tip 2/3Diverse Endings
While '-ing' and '-ed' are common, some participial adjectives end differently, like 'known' or 'worn'.
Her 'known' expertise in languages impressed everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Verbs
Even though they look like verbs, in a participial role they don't show action but characteristics.
The 'running' water in the fountain looked magical.
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