infinitive of purpose

English

Noun

infinitive of purpose (plural infinitives of purpose)

  1. (grammar) The use of the "to" infinitive form of a verb in answer to the implied question "why?".
    "I bought a pen and some paper to write a note" is an example of an infinitive of purpose.
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