infinitive

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/ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ English

Definitions

noun

(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.

adjective

(grammar) Formed with the infinitive.
Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.

Related words

Synonyms

infinite non-finite uninflected gerundial perfect infinitive to-infinitive full infinitive infinitive of purpose present indicative ing-form middle verb inflector intradirective verb v.i.direct verb progressive verb

Associated

gerund participle gerundive gerunds periphrastic subjunctive supine preterite pret tenses cantar aorist

Rhymes

definitive unimaginative minot of minute of

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