gerundial
/dʒəˈrʌndiəl/
adjective
- Relating to or having the form of a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun, e.g., 'swimming' in 'Swimming is fun').
- In the sentence 'Running is healthy,' the word 'running' has a gerundial function.
- Some verbs can be followed by either an infinitive or a gerundial form.
- The teacher explained the gerundial use of 'reading' in 'Reading helps you learn.'