In linguistics, a participle (adjective participial, 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 parts of speech, in particular adjectives and nouns. Participles in Modern English English verbs have two participles: called variously the present, active, imperfect, or progressive participle, it's ide… (More on Participle)