Definition

Describing a verb form that has not been changed to show tense, mood, or person.

Example

In English, the base form of a verb is often unconjugated, such as 'to run'.

Conversation

I was studying Spanish and got confused by the unconjugated verbs.

Yeah, that can be tricky! It’s hard to remember all the forms.

Exactly! I didn't realize how much I relied on unconjugated verbs for practice.

Once you get the hang of it, it becomes much easier to use them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unconjugated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "conjugare" (from Latin, meaning to join together). The word "unconjugated" refers to something that is not joined or not inflected, particularly in the context of verbs that have not been altered to reflect tense, mood, or person.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') joining together ('conjugare') — that's why unconjugated means not joined or not altered.

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