gerundial

UK
/ˌdʒɛrʌnˈdaɪəl/
US
/ˌdʒɛrənˈdaɪəl/

Translations

gerundialadjective
more gerundial
Comp.
most gerundial
Super.
UK
/ˌdʒɛrʌnˈdaɪəl/
US
/ˌdʒɛrənˈdaɪəl/
gérondialLinguistique, grammaire.
The gerundial phrase 'swimming in the ocean' was used as the subject of the sentence.
Le syntagme gérondial « swimming in the ocean » a été utilisé comme sujet de la phrase.
Synonyms
gerundial form
gerundial usage

Definitions

gerundialadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a gerund, which is a verb form that functions as a noun in English.
The gerundial phrase 'swimming in the ocean' was used as the subject of the sentence.
Of or pertaining to a gerund or gerundive in Latin and other languages.
The grammarian discussed the gerundial endings used in Classical Latin.