infinitival

Meanings

• An infinitival is a form of a verb that functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence, typically introduced by the word 'to' or an infinitive marker.

  - "I enjoy playing football."
  - "The teacher asked the students to be quiet."
  - "She suggested that we leave early."

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Antonyms

finite

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Variants

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infinitival

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Etymology

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The term 'infinitival' comes from the Latin word 'infinitus', meaning 'unlimited' or 'boundless'. In linguistics, it refers to the unlimited nature of the verb form that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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Trivia

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1. The longest infinitival in English contains 44 words and was written by James Joyce in 'Finnegans Wake'.

2. Infinitivals are used more frequently in spoken English than in written English.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gerund: A gerund is a verb that functions as a noun, but it is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb. Unlike infinitivals, gerunds do not require the 'to' infinitive marker.

2. Participle: A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun in a sentence. Participles can be present or past tense.

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Culture

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Infinitivals have been used extensively in literature and art to convey various meanings and nuances. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the infinitival 'to be' is used to describe Jay Gatsby's unrealized dreams and aspirations.

How to Memorize "infinitival"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize an infinitival, imagine a verb form that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. For example, 'to run' can be visualized as a person running.

2. associate
   

   - To associate an infinitival, think of a verb and imagine it functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. For instance, 'to love' can be associated with the feeling of love.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize an infinitival, create a mnemonic device by associating it with a memorable phrase or image. For example, 'to go' can be remembered as 'Tom, going over hills'.

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