split an infinitive
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split an infinitive — idiom
1. To put an adverb between 'to' and the base form of a verb, which some people con
1.idiom
Definition
To put an adverb between 'to' and the base form of a verb, which some people consider incorrect in formal English.
Example
In the sentence 'to boldly go,' the writer splits an infinitive.
Did the teacher say it's wrong to split an infinitive in formal writing?