split infinitive
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split infinitive
noun
plural
split infinitives
split infinitive
noun
plural
split infinitives
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPLIT INFINITIVE
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grammar
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an English phrase in which an adverb or other word is placed between to and a verb
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“To really start” is an example of a split infinitive.
◊ Some people feel that the use of split infinitives should be avoided, but they are common in both speech and writing.
