Infinitive /(?)/
In·fin·i·tive
Infinitive
n.
- Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.
Phrases & Compounds
- Infinitive mood
- 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.
Infinitive
n.
- An infinitive form of the verb; a verb in the infinitive mood; the infinitive mood. (Gram.)
Infinitive
adv.
- In the manner of an infinitive mood. (Gram.)