gerundival

/ˌdʒɛrənˈdaɪvəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of gerunds, which are verbs functioning as nouns.

“The gerundival nature of the sentence makes it difficult to parse.”

2. noun

a quality or characteristic of something that is gerundival.

“Gerundival complexity is a hallmark of postmodern literature.”

Synonyms

  • gerundial
  • verbal

Antonyms

  • nominal
  • non-verb