(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
gerunds
Meanings
(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.
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conjunctive noun
/kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ /kɒnˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
(grammar) A conjunction.
continuous adjective
/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption
distinction noun
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
constructions noun
/kənˈstrʌkʃənz/
The process of constructing.
differently adverb
/ˈdifəɹəntli/
(manner) In a different way.
"My sister approaches problems differently than I do. "