Associations to the word «Infinitive»

INFINITIVE, noun. (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.

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

INFINITIVE, adjective. (grammar) Formed with the infinitive.

INFINITIVE, adjective. Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.

INFINITIVE OF PURPOSE, noun. (grammar) The use of the "to" infinitive form of a verb in answer to the implied question "why?".

INFINITIVE, noun. The uninflected form of the verb.