participle

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English participle, from Old French participle (1388), variant of participe, from Latin participium.

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Synonyms

participial

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