split an infinitive

verb

To produce a split infinitive.

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Meanings

verbsplit an infinitive (third-person singular simple present splits an infinitive, present participle splitting an infinitive, simple past and past participle split an infinitive)

present singular third person splits an infinitive · participle present splitting an infinitive

  1. grammarTo produce a split infinitive.
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Chicago

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