nonfinite

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or not having a finite form or limit

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Variants

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nonfinite

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'non' meaning 'not' and 'finis' meaning 'end'. Nonfinite refers to anything that does not have a finite form or limit.

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Trivia

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1. Nonfinite forms are often used in complex sentences to create intricate and interconnected structures.

2. In English, nonfinite forms include infinitives (to + verb) and participles (present and past).

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1. Infinitive: A form of a verb that shows the action or state being described without specifying a particular tense or person. Nonfinite and infinitive forms are closely related.

2. Participle: A verb form that functions as an adjective, describing or modifying a noun or pronoun in a sentence. Nonfinite particles include present and past participles.

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In literature and linguistics, nonfinite forms are often used to create complex and interconnected sentences. They can also be found in various forms of art and music to convey a sense of open-endedness or incompleteness.

How to Memorize "nonfinite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a verb without a clear ending or limit. This can help you remember that nonfinite refers to anything that does not have a finite form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate nonfinite with the concept of open-endedness or incompleteness. This can help you remember that nonfinite forms do not have a definite form or limit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'NonFinite' to remember that nonfinite refers to anything that does not have a finite form.

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