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infinitival

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • rhymes with -aɪvəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of, pertaining to, or formed from an infinitive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Having a function or usage similar to an infinitive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

relating to or formed with the infinitive

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • infinitival clause

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History

Etymology

From infinitive + -al.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: bezokolicznikowy — of, pertaining to, or formed from an infinitive
  • Polish: bezokolicznikowy — having a function or usage similar to an infinitive