infinitive

UK /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ US /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
noun 3adj 2

Definitions

noun

1

The infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood).

The MANNERS of acting, in grammar called modes or moods, are four; Infinitive, Imperative, Indicative, Subjunctive or Conjunctive.

There are four moods, the Infinitive, Imperative, Indicative, and Subjunctive. [...] the Infinitive is used to express a thing in a general manner.

2

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.

3

A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.

adj

1

Formed with the infinitive.

INFINITIVE MOOD or MANNER. To Have, Avoir.

In English there are four moods:–1. The Infinitive Mood. 2. The Indicative Mood. 3. the Imperative Mood. 4. The Subjunctive Mood.

2

Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.

[…] to search out in some higher region of infinitive space a spot where it was impossible for defilement to follow them […]

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