Infinitiivne

Infinitiivne is not a term widely recognized in standard linguistic references. It may appear in discussions as a misspelling of infinitive or as a neologism within a constructed grammar or niche theoretical work. Because there is no established definition, interpretations of the term vary with the source.

If used as a variant of infinitive, the intended meaning would align with the non-finite verb form that names an action without asserting tense or subject. Infinitives commonly function as the base form of a verb used for purposes such as complementation, noun formation, or projection of intention. In many languages, infinitives appear in different constructions and can be marked or unmarked for voice, mood, or aspect depending on the language.

In natural languages, examples illustrate the broad concept of infinitives. English uses to + verb (to eat) or bare infinitives after certain verbs (help, let). Spanish has the infinitive form comer (to eat) that remains unchanged across subjects. German uses the infinitive in combinations with modal verbs or in clauses introduced by certain conjunctions, sometimes requiring nominalization or other markers.

When encountered in a fictional, experimental, or highly technical context, infinitiivne could be proposed as a specialized non-finite form that is itself inflected for features such as aspect, mood, or case. However, such a use would be idiosyncratic to a particular work, and its exact meaning would depend on that source’s definitions.

See also: infinitive, non-finite verb, gerund, participle.