participial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses
    participle.
  2. adjective of or relating to or consisting of participles
    • participial inflections

WordNet

Par`ti*cip"i*al adjective
Etymology
L. participialis: cf. E. participal. See Participle.
Definitions
  1. Having, or partaking of, the nature and use of a participle; formed from a participle; as, a participial noun. Lowth.
Par`ti*cip"i*al noun
Definitions
  1. A participial word.

Webster 1913