infinitival

[ in-fin-i-tahy-vuhl ]

/ ˌɪn fɪn ɪˈtaɪ vəl /

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adjective Grammar.

of or relating to the infinitive.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of infinitival

First recorded in 1865–70; infinitive + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM infinitival

in·fin·i·ti·val·ly, adverb

Words nearby infinitival

infinite product, infinite regress, infinite series, infinitesimal, infinitesimal calculus, infinitival, infinitive, infinitive clause, infinitive marker, infinitize, infinitude