🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

infinito

Pronunciation / Transliteration: infiˈnito

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Infinitive/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"L'infinito è la forma base di un verbo."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The base form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to' in English.

    "To run is her favorite activity."
  2. 2

    A verb form that does not indicate tense and is used as a noun.

    "Learning to swim can be challenging."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'infinitive' originates from the Latin word 'infinitivus', which means 'unlimited' or 'not limited'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the grammatical function of the verb form that expresses an action without reference to a subject or tense.

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