Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

participial

Adjective

/ˌpɑːr.tɪˈsɪp.əl/

Definition

Relating to or formed from a participle, which is a verb form used as an adjective.

Examples

In the sentence ‘The broken vase lay on the floor,’ ‘broken’ is a participial adjective.
He heard the barking dog outside.
The smiling child waved at me.

Meaning

The term ‘participial’ describes a kind of adjective that is derived from a verb. These adjectives typically describe the action or state related to the verb they come from.