Pluralization of the Infinitive and Its Rules

Abstract

This article elaborates on the pluralization of the infinitive forms in Arabic. It Responds to the following research questions: (a) Can all infinitives be pluralized? (b) If yes, is a pluralized gerund functional? (c) Does pluralizing a gerund lack functionality? The article consists of an introduction, a preface, and three main sections that end with a conclusion. The preface summarizes the literature on pluralizing the infinitive. Section One: Unconditionally pluralized Infinitive. Section Two: Conditioned Pluralized Infinitive. Section Three: The Function(s) of a Pluralized Gerund. The Conclusion encompasses the findings of this article. These findings show that (a) primari infinitives are singular because they form one origin, (b) the pluralized infinitives are related to a meanings different from their origins. (c) One-time recurrence of an infinitive, and infinitives of aspect (adverbs), those that start with ‘meem’ letter (ه), and (d) that original infinitives-unless they refer to certainty-can be dualized and pluralized, supported by many examples available. This type of the original infinitive is found not only to be unstandardized but also standardized, which stands for a form of Arabic enrichment. However, the function of the unstandardized pluralized infinitives is limited to the function of its verb without standardization. Finally, this paper provides a list of peer-reviewed references