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infinitive Synonyms

Another word for infinitive

Choosing another word for infinitive depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The basic form of a verb, uninflected for tense, person, or number, often preceded by 'to' in English (such as 'to run' or 'to be').

Usage Example

"Modern grammarians generally agree that splitting an base form is acceptable when it improves clarity."

Strong
base form

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, formed with, or having the nature of the basic, uninflected verb form.

Usage Example

"The language instructor explained how infinitival phrases can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs."

Strongest
infinitival
Strong
nonfinite
uninflected

Opposites of infinitive

The opposite of infinitive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

finite
See all opposites of infinitive

• Nearby Words

infinitely
infiniteness
infinitesimally
infinitive
infinity
infirm
infirmary

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Infinitive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/infinitive
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