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split infinitive

/splɪt ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/

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C1formalcommon/splɪt ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/

A grammatical construction in English where an adverb or other word is placed between 'to' and the verb in an infinitive form, such as 'to boldly go'. While traditionally considered incorrect in formal writing, it is widely accepted in modern usage.

  • 🇷🇺Грамматическая конструкция в английском языке, при которой наречие или другое слово помещается между 'to' и глаголом в форме инфинитива, например, 'to boldly go'. Хотя традиционно считалось некорректным в формальном письме, в современном употреблении широко принято.
  1. Grammatical construction C1 formal

    A grammatical construction in which an adverb or other word is placed between 'to' and the verb in an infinitive phrase.

    • The phrase 'to boldly go' is a famous split infinitive.
    • Some grammarians advise against using a split infinitive.
    • 'To quickly run' is an example of a split infinitive.

    🇷🇺Расщеплённый инфинитив