infinitive
The origin and history of infinitive.
Etymology
The word comes through Middle English from Late Latin infinitivus, meaning unlimited or indefinite, which came from Latin infinitus. It can also be analysed as infinite plus the ending -ive.
The origin and history of infinitive.
The word comes through Middle English from Late Latin infinitivus, meaning unlimited or indefinite, which came from Latin infinitus. It can also be analysed as infinite plus the ending -ive.
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