Participial

usgb/ˌpɑːrtɪˈsɪpiəl/
adjective

Relating to a verb form usually ending in '-ing' or '-ed' used as an adjective.

In the phrase 'a sleeping baby', 'sleeping' is a participial adjective.
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Often appears as...

  • participial adjective
  • participial phrase
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Adjective Role

Participial adjectives describe nouns, adding details like states or actions from the noun's perspective.

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The 'bored' audience started leaving the auditorium.
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Diverse Endings

While '-ing' and '-ed' are common, some participial adjectives end differently, like 'known' or 'worn'.

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Her 'known' expertise in languages impressed everyone.
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Not Always Verbs

Even though they look like verbs, in a participial role they don't show action but characteristics.

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The 'running' water in the fountain looked magical.
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