hanging participle
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hanging participle — /hæŋɪŋ ˈpatəsɪpəl/ (say hanging pahtuhsipuhl) noun → dangling participle …
hanging participle — noun : a participle that dangles syntactically … Useful english dictionary
Participle — In linguistics, a participle (from Latin participium , a calque of Greek μετοχη partaking ) is a derivative of a non finite verb, which can be used in compound tenses or voices, or as a modifier. Participles often share properties with other… … Wikipedia
Hanging — is the lethal suspension of a person by a ligature. The Oxford English Dictionary states that hanging in this sense is specifically to put to death by suspension by the neck, although it formerly also referred to crucifixion. The preferred past… … Wikipedia
dangling participle — /ˌdæŋglɪŋ ˈpatəsɪpəl/ (say .danggling pahtuhsipuhl) noun Grammar a participle which appears to be related grammatically to a word it was not intended to modify, as coming in: coming round the corner, the church sprang into view. Also, misrelated… …
dangling participle — noun Grammar a participle intended to modify a noun which is not actually present in the text. Usage A dangling participle is one which is left ‘hanging’ because it does not relate to the noun it should. For example, in arriving at the station,… … English new terms dictionary
Scientific writing — cientific Englishtyle of writing and use of English in essays and scientific papersThe following advice may be of help to students writing an essay or a scientific paper.Three aspects of style seem to cause problems# Division of the text into… … Wikipedia
hang — hang1 W2S1 [hæŋ] v past tense and past participle hung [hʌŋ] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(top part fastened)¦ 2¦(picture etc)¦ 3¦(kill/be killed)¦ 4¦(paper)¦ 5¦(door)¦ 6¦(mist/smoke/smell)¦ 7 hang open 8 hang in the balance 9 hang by a thread … Dictionary of contemporary English
hang — 1 verb past tense and past participle hung /h / 1 HANG FROM ABOVE a) (T) to fix or put something in a position so that the bottom part is free to move and does not touch the ground: Hang your coat on the hook. b) (intransitive always + adv/prep)… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
hang — I UK [hæŋ] / US verb Word forms hang : present tense I/you/we/they hang he/she/it hangs present participle hanging past tense hung UK [hʌŋ] / US past participle hung *** 1) [transitive] to put something somewhere so that the top part is held in… … English dictionary
