Meaning of infinitive in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪnˈfɪnədɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    infinitive

    Definitions

    1. not having inflections to indicate tense

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    infinitive

    Etymology

    late Middle English (as an adjective): from Latin infinitivus, from infinitus (see infinite). The noun dates from the mid 16th century

    Definitions

    1. the uninflected form of the verb

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    infinitive

    Definitions

    1. formed with the infinitive

    Examples

    • « an infinitive phrase »

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