Participle

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A Participle is a Terminal Verb derived from a Non-Finite Base Verb that can function as an Adjective or a Noun.



References

2009

  • (WordNet, 2009) ⇒ http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=participle
    • S: (n) participle, participial (a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses)
  • http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/participle
    • Noun
      • 1. (grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. When combined with a form of auxiliary verbs, such as have or be, they form certain tenses or moods of the verb.
  • (Wikipedia, 2009) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Present_Participle
    • In linguistics, a participle (from Latin participium, a calque of Greek μετοχη "partaking") is a derivative of a non-finite verb, which can be used in compound tenses or voices, or as a modifier. Participles often share properties with other parts of speech, in particular adjectives and nouns.