infinitive

Example Sentences

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All other Greek dialects known today have stopped using the infinitive found in ancient Greek.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

The NI Civil Service did remove the split infinitive of "to boldly go", replacing it with a more grammatically correct version.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2022

Correct French would not have used the infinitive “tuer,” but rather the past participle, ending with an “e” to agree with the female writer, Ms. Marchal.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2021

Several chalkboard placards display notes on different topics, including the definition of an infinitive, the four types of tissue, and capital cities in New England.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2017

With the infinitive left split—The board voted to immediately approve the casino—it can only be the approval.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker