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Definition split infinitive in British English

split infinitive noun

[countable] noun
1

an infinitive in which there is an adverb between the word 'to' and the verb, as in the phrase 'to completely understand'. Some people avoid this because they think it is bad style or incorrect.

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Definition split infinitive in British English