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Dangling modifier

Dangling modifier Meaning & Definition
Dangling modifier Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dangling modifier?

[n] a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us'

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dangling modifier: misplaced modifier

Related Terms | Find terms related to Dangling modifier:

See Also | dangling participle | modifier | qualifier

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