split infinitivenoun [ C ]
uk/ˌsplɪt ɪnˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/us/ˌsplɪt ɪnˈfɪn.ə.t̬ɪv/specializeda phrase in which an adverb or other word is put between "to" and an infinitive. Some people consider split infinitives to be bad grammar, but they are becoming generally acceptable:
"To boldly go" is an example of a split infinitive.
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- ablative
- apposition
- attributive
- collocate
- comparative
- dative
- declension
- decline
- dependent clause
- double negative
- grammar
- grammatical
- independent clause
- indirect object
- indirect question
- inflect
- interrogative
- modifier
- reflexive
- superlative
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