Synonyms
Etymology

1. participle

noun. ['ˈpɑːrtɪˌsɪpəl'] a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses.

Etymology

  • participle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Dangling Participle

Sentences with dangling-participle


1. Noun Phrase
Eliminating the subject "he" is an error that creates a dangling participle.

2. dangling

noun. ['ˈdæŋgəlɪŋ, ˈdæŋglɪŋ'] the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely).