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Using [[λυω]], the different forms of the infinitive are
* Present Active - λυειν* Present Middle / Passive - λυεσθαι
* Aorist Active - λυσαι* Aorist Middle - λυσασθαι* Aorist Passive - λυθηναι
===Uses of the Infinitive===
* Articular
====ComplementaryInfinitives====
An infinitive is complementary if it completes the idea of another verb.
====PurposeInfinitives====
An infinitive is purpose if it stands alone in expressing an idea of purpose. Sometimes it will be preceded by the genitive article του.
====ArticularInfinitives====
An articular infinitive is an infinitive which stands with a preposition and its neuter definite article giving it a special meaning.
Specific uses include
* ''Purpose:'' Formed with ''εις το + infinitive'' or ''προς το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''in order to''* ''Because:'' Formed with ''δια το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''because''* ''Time during:'' Formed with ''εν τω + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''when'' or ''while'' + verb* ''PurposeTime before:'' Formed with ''εις το προ του + infinitive'' or and is translated as: ''before''* ''Time after:'' Formed with ''προς μετα το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''In order toafter'' + verb
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