infinitive

UK
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
infinitivenoun
infinitives
pl
UK
/ɪnˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ɪnˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/
Traduzioni
infinitifTerme de grammaire.
In the sentence "To run is fun", "to run" is an infinitive acting as the subject.
Dans la phrase « To run is fun », « to run » est un infinitif qui fonctionne comme sujet.
Definizioni
The basic form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
In the sentence 'To run is fun', 'to run' is an infinitive acting as the subject.
Sinonimi
base form
uninflected form
verb form
infinitiveadjective
UK
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
Traduzioni
infinitifEn grammaire.
The infinitive form is often introduced by "to".
La forme infinitive est souvent introduite par « to ».
Definizioni
Relating to or denoting the basic form of a verb, typically used as a non-finite verb.
In the sentence 'To run is fun,' 'to run' is an infinitive phrase.
Sinonimi
bare (as in bare infinitive)