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infinitival

American  
[in-fin-i-tahy-vuhl] / ˌɪn fɪn ɪˈtaɪ vəl /

adjective

Grammar.

  1. of or relating to the infinitive.

Other Word Forms

  • infinitivally adverb

Etymology

Origin of infinitival

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

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.¸

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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