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Uncommoninfinitive
The correct spelling is infinitive.
How to pronounce infinitive
/ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/
nounIPA: /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/
Say it like: Inf-ini-tiv-e
The correct spelling is infinitive. (grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)
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Meanings
noun
- 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
- 1.(grammar) Formed with the infinitive.
- 2.Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.
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