dangling modifier

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noun

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' (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
misplaced modifier
• Hypernyms:
modifier, qualifier
• Hyponyms:
dangling participle