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non-finite
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective non-finite has 1 sense
  1. infinite, non-finite - of verbs; having neither person nor number nor mood (as a participle or gerund or infinitive); "infinite verb form"

Definitions from the Web

Non-finite

Part of speech: Adjective

Senses:

  1. Not having a specific form or tense

Usage:

  • Popular: In grammar, non-finite verbs do not show tense, person, or number.
  • Local: In linguistic analysis, non-finite clauses can function as subjects or objects within a sentence.

Sample sentences:

  1. The non-finite verb "to run" in the sentence "He likes to run" doesn't indicate the time of the action.
  2. Using non-finite clauses, such as "to swim in the ocean," as subjects adds variety to sentence structure.

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