Definitions

1. noun

A word derived from a verb, used as an adjective to describe a person or thing that is in a particular state or is performing a particular action.

“The running child was happy and energetic.”

2. verb

To share or have a quality or feeling in common with someone or something.

“The two friends participle in the charity event to raise funds for the poor.”

3. grammar

A form of a verb that functions as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -en.

“The participle in the sentence is ‘running’ and it functions as an adjective to describe the noun ‘child’.”