infinitival

adjective

in·​fin·​i·​ti·​val (ˌ)in-ˌfi-nə-ˈtī-vəl How to pronounce infinitival (audio)
: relating to the infinitive

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infinitival was in 1869

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“Infinitival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infinitival. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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