par·ti·ci·ple 
/ˈpɑɚtəˌsɪpəl/ noun
plural par·ti·ciples /ˈpɑɚtəˌsɪpəl/ noun [count] grammar : a form of a verb that is used to indicate a past or present action and that can also be used like an adjective
▪ In the phrases “the finishing touches” and “the finished product,” “finishing” and “finished” are participles formed from the verb “finish.” — see also past participle, present participle
▪ In the phrases “the finishing touches” and “the finished product,” “finishing” and “finished” are participles formed from the verb “finish.” — see also past participle, present participle
— par·ti·cip·i·al /ˌpɑɚtəˈsɪpijəl/ adjective
▪ a participial phrase
/ˌpɑɚtəˈsɪpijəl/ adjective ▪ a participial phrase
