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gerund

Syllabification: (ger·und)
Pronunciation: /ˈjerənd/

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Definition of gerund

noun

Grammar
  • a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing, e.g., asking in do you mind my asking you?.

Origin:

early 16th century: from late Latin gerundium, from gerundum, variant of gerendum, the gerund of Latin gerere 'do'

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