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infinitival

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Infinitival (adj) means (grammar) Relating to, or made from, the infinitive form of a verb.

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(grammar) Relating to, or made from, the infinitive form of a verb.

"The verb following a modal auxiliary must be in infinitival (untensed) form, such as chase (and not chased, chases, chasing)." — Edward A. F. Gibson, Dependency Grammar (2025)

(grammar) Used or behaving in the same way as an infinitive.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from infinitive and -al.

Rhymes for infinitival

rival arrival revival festival carnival survival Percival adjectival

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What is the meaning of infinitival?

"infinitival" (adj) means (grammar) Relating to, or made from, the infinitive form of a verb.

What are the different meanings of infinitival?

"infinitival" has 2 main meanings: 1. (grammar) Relating to, or made from, the infinitive form of a verb; 2. (grammar) Used or behaving in the same way as an infinitive.