Associations to the word «Infinitive»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
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?".
Dictionary definition
INFINITIVE, noun. The uninflected form of the verb.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.