infinitive

/ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ · noun

Meaning

(grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)
(grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.
(grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.
(grammar) Formed with the infinitive.
Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

infinite(English)non-finite(English)uninflected(English)gerundial(English)perfect infinitive(English)to-infinitive(English)full infinitive(English)infinitive of purpose(English)gerund(English)participle(English)gerundive(English)gerunds(English)

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Sources

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