Definitions for participleˈpɑr təˌsɪp əl, -sə pəl Random House
Webster's College Dictionary par•ti•ci•ple*ˈpɑr təˌsɪp əl, -sə
pəl(n.) a nonfinite verbal form that can function as an
adjective or be used with certain auxiliaries to make compound
verb forms, as burning in a burning candle or devoted in your
devoted friend. Abbr.: part. Ref: Compare past participle,
present participle . * Usage: See dangling participle, misplaced
modifier. Origin of participle: 1350–1400; ME < MF, var. of
participe < L participium, der. (with -ium -ium1) of particeps
taking part =parti- (s. of pars) part+-cep- (comb. form of
capere to take) +-s nom. sing. ending a non-finite form of the
verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound
tenses Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
participle(noun)ˈpɑr təˌsɪp əl, -sə pəl in grammar, the form of
a verb used to make a compound tense the present/past participle
A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun.
English has two types of participles: the present p