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
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.