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in·fin·i·tive
infinitive
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fI
nih
tihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
in grammar, the form of a verb that is unmarked for person, tense, or aspect, and that functions as a noun, adjective, or complement, such as "to leave" in "To leave now would be a mistake".
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
characterized by or having an infinitive.
an infinitive phrase |
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