About The Word Misplaced modifier

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Misplaced modifier to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Misplaced modifier definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Misplaced modifier

Misplaced modifier Meaning & Definition
Misplaced modifier Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Misplaced 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 Misplaced modifier: dangling modifier

Related Terms | Find terms related to Misplaced modifier:

See Also | dangling participle | modifier | qualifier

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Lacquer ‐ a hard glossy coating [n] a black resinous substance obtained…
  • Shoshoni ‐ a member of the North American Indian people (related to the…
  • Rock 'n' roll ‐ a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of…
  • Plumpness ‐ the bodily property of being…
  • Misogynous ‐ hating women in…
  • Chronic glaucoma ‐ glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces…
  • Photocathode ‐ a cathode that emits electrons when…
  • Genus xanthium ‐ coarse herbs having small heads of greenish flowers followed…
  • Obovate ‐ of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the narrower end…
  • Neo ‐ (used as a combining form) recent or new; "`neo' is a combining…