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Meaning of infinitive in English
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈfɪnədɪv/
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Classifying Adjective
infinitive
Definitions
1.
not having inflections to indicate tense
Synonyms
infinite
non-finite
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
Qualitative Adjective
infinitive
Definitions
1.
formed with the infinitive
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