Infinitival

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪnfɪnɪtiˈvæɫ/

Infinitival (adj)

  1. Relating to a verb form that usually starts with a marker like “to” and can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
  2. Used to describe a clause or phrase built from an infinitive, often showing purpose, result, or condition.

Infinitival (adjective)

Examples

  • To swim is an infinitival verb form.
  • She likes infinitival phrases in her writing.