dangling modifier

Noun

Meaning

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'

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

misplaced modifier modifier qualifier talkee-talkee

Hypernyms

modifier qualifier

Hyponyms

dangling participle

Close letter words and terms

dangling else dangling eyelid dangling link dangling over dangling participle dangling pointer