Infinitívuszuk

Infinitívuszuk is a linguistic term used in some descriptive grammars to refer to a class of infinitive-like non-finite verb forms that bear possessive or agentive marking. The exact definition and scope of infinitívuszuk vary among authors, and the term is not part of a universal standard grammar. In typological and field-linguistic work, infinitívuszuk is described as a non-finite form of a verb that carries information about a possessor or actor related to the action of the infinitive, rather than about tense or aspect. Morphologically, languages that exhibit such forms may attach affixes to the infinitive stem, or use clitics, to encode possession. The interpretation of this information can differ: some analyses treat the marking as a modifier of the infinitive within a clausal structure, while others analyze it as part of a larger non-finite clause with a dependent participial theme. Cross-linguistic evidence shows that possession marking on infinitives is rare and uneven, appearing in a limited set of languages or in particular dialects and documentation projects. Because the term is not widely standardized, it typically appears only in specific studies or grammars; readers should consult the cited sources for concrete definitions, languages involved, and grammatical consequences. See also non-finite verbs, infinitive, possession in grammar. References to infinitívuszuk are uncommon and usually confined to specialized linguistic literature.