: of, relating to, or formed with or from a participle

Word History

Etymology

Latin participialis, from participium

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of participial was in 1591

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“Participial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participial. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

participial

adjective
: of, relating to, or formed with a participle
participial phrase
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