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Definition of Infinitive
In`fin´i`tive | n. | 1. | Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.| Infinitive mood | | (Gram.) that form of the verb which merely names the action, and performs the office of a verbal noun. Some grammarians make two forms in English: (a) The simple form, as, speak, go, hear, before which to is commonly placed, as, to speak; to go; to hear. (b) The form of the imperfect participle, called the infinitive in -ing; as, going is as easy as standing. |
| | 1. | (Gram.) An infinitive form of the verb; a verb in the infinitive mood; the infinitive mood. | | adv. | 1. | (Gram.) In the manner of an infinitive mood. |
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infinite, non-finite
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