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Meaning of infinitive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

infinitive

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)

  2. (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.

  3. (grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (grammar) Formed with the infinitive.

  2. Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.