Meaning of the word infinitive in English

What does infinitive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

infinitive

US /ɪnˈfɪn.ə.t̬ɪv/

UK /ɪnˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/

the basic form of a verb, without an inflection binding it to a particular subject or tense (e.g., go, be, run).

Example:

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In the sentence 'I want to go home,' 'to go' is an infinitive.

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Many verbs can be used as an infinitive with or without 'to'.

Synonym:

base form root form

Related Word:

infinite infinitely