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infinitive
infinitive /ɪnˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ aep /-ə.t̬ɪv/ noun [C] SPECIALIZED
► B1 the basic form of a verb that usually follows 'to': » In the sentences 'I had to go' and 'I must go', 'go' is an infinitive.» 'Go' is the infinitive form.Thesaurus+: ↑Verb forms, tenses and types of verbs• • • Extra Examples:» Most people start by learning the infinitive of a verb.» 'To quickly decide' is an example of a split infinitive. |