infinitives

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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

infinite(English)non-finite(English)uninflected(English)subjectless(English)infinitival(English)split infinitive(English)infiniteness(English)infinities(English)

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Sources

DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data

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