Infinitival
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪnfɪnɪtiˈvæɫ/
Infinitival (adj)
- Relating to a verb form that usually starts with a marker like “to” and can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
- 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.