1. 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’
   "In 'Walking down the street, the trees were beautiful', 'walking down the street' is a misplaced modifier";
   - dangling modifier

Derived forms: misplaced modifiers

Type of: modifier, qualifier

Encyclopedia: Misplaced modifier