INFINITIVAL Definition & Meaning

infinitival

[ in-fin-i-tahy-vuhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Grammar.

of or relating to the infinitive.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

��Э��·��·�پ�v��·�� adverb

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of infinitival¹

First recorded in 1865–70; infinitive + -al ¹

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Example Sentences

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To all verbs, then, from the AngloÐSaxon, to all based on the uncorrupted infinitival stems of Latin verbs of the first conjugation, and to all substantives, whencesoever sprung, we annex Ïable only.¸

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In order to; Ð used instead of the infinitival to, especially after try, come, go.

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