nonfinite
/nɑnˈfaɪnaɪt/
adjective
- In grammar, describing a verb form that does not show tense, person, or number (such as infinitives, gerunds, and participles).
- Teachers explained that nonfinite verbs cannot act as the main verb of a sentence.
- In the sentence 'I like to swim,' the word 'to swim' is a nonfinite verb.
- Nonfinite clauses often begin with 'to' or end in '-ing.'
- Not having an end or limit; infinite.
- Mathematicians study nonfinite sets that go on forever.
- The philosopher argued that time is nonfinite and unbounded.
- Some ancient cultures believed the universe was nonfinite.
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