Participial (adjective)

Relating to or denoting a verb form that functions as an adjective and expresses action or occurrence in relation to the subject of the sentence, typically ending in -ing or -ed in English.

Origin:

From medieval latin participialis, from participium 'participation, verbal noun', from latin pars, part- 'part' + capere 'take'.

Examples:

1. The participial phrase 'excited about the trip' describes how the subject feels about the trip.
2. Participial adjectives, such as 'broken', 'bored', and 'confused', can add depth and meaning to a sentence.
3. The participial form 'having eaten' functions as an adjective in the sentence 'After having eaten, he felt much better.'.
4. The participial construction 'running late' describes the state of being late in relation to the subject of the sentence.
5. Participial adjectives are an important aspect of grammar, allowing writers to express complex ideas and relationships in a simple and concise manner.