An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A noun formed from a verb, denoting an action or state. In English, the gerund is the “-ing” form of a verb when it functions grammatically as a noun in a sentence; it is identical in appearance to the present participle.

Etymology (EN): From L.L. gerundium, from gerundum “to be carried out,” gerundive of gerere “to bear, carry.”

Etymology (PE): Karnâm, short for karvâznâm, from karvâz, → verb, + nâm “name, → noun.”