Infinitive vs. Subjunctive — What's the Difference?

Infinitive (abbreviated INF) is a linguistics term for certain verb forms existing in many languages, most often used as non-finite verbs. As with many linguistic concepts, there is not a single definition applicable to all languages.

Of, relating to, or being a mood of a verb used in some languages for contingent or hypothetical action, action viewed subjectively, or grammatically subordinate statements.

A verb form that functions as a substantive while retaining certain verbal characteristics, such as modification by adverbs, and that in English may be preceded by to, as in To go willingly is to show strength or We want him to work harder, or may also occur without to, as in She had them read the letter or We may finish today. See Usage Note at split infinitive.

The subjunctive mood.

(grammar) The infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood).

A subjunctive construction. See Usage Note at if.

(grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.

Inflected to indicate that an act or state of being is possible, contingent or hypothetical, and not a fact.

(grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.

Ellipsis of subjunctive mood

(grammar) Formed with the infinitive.

(countable) A form in the subjunctive mood.

Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.

Subjoined or added to something before said or written.

Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.

The subjunctive mood; also, a verb in the subjunctive mood.

An infinitive form of the verb; a verb in the infinitive mood; the infinitive mood.

A mood that represent an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible

In the manner of an infinitive mood.

Relating to a mood of verbs;

The uninflected form of the verb

Formed with the infinitive;

Not having inflections to indicate tense