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Noun: split infinitive
  1. An infinitive with an adverb between ‘to’ and the verb (e.g., ‘to boldly go’)
    "The phrase 'to boldly go' in Star Trek's opening monologue is a famous example of a split infinitive"

Derived forms: split infinitives

Type of: infinitive

Encyclopedia: Split infinitive