infinitive mood
infinitive mood (gram.), that form of the verb which merely names the action, and performs the office of a verbal noun. some grammarians make two forms in english: (a) the simple form, as, speak, go, hear, before which to is commonly placed, as, to speak; to go; to hear. (b) the form of the imperfect participle, called the infinitive in -ing; as, going is as easy as standing... see infinitive | ||||
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