dangling modifier en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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A word or clause that qualifies another word or clause ambiguously, sometimes causing confusion (as to which meaning was intended) or (more often) causing unintended humorousness.
The dangling modifier is a curse of modern writing, particularly obituaries.
2004, Wynford Hicks, Quite Literally: Problem Words and how to Use Them, Psychology Press, →ISBN, page 45:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dangling modifiers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
cmn 懸垂修飾語 /悬垂修饰语 (word or clause) · sv syftningsfel (word or clause) · pl modyfikator bezpodmiotowy (word or clause)