split infinitive
Pronunciation
/splˈɪt ɪnfˈɪnɪtˌɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "split infinitive"in English

Split infinitive
01

a construction in which an adverb or adverbial phrase is placed between the particle "to" and the base form of a verb

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
split infinitives
Examples
" To carefully consider the options " is an example of a split infinitive.
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