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Definition non-finite in British English

non-finite adjective

adjective
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a non-finite clause has a verb that is either a participle or an infinitive with 'to', and does not show tense or number. For example in the sentence 'Turning left, we came to a large entrance', the clause 'turning left' is non-finite.

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Definition non-finite in British English