How Do You Spell INFRINGE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnfɹˈɪnd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "infringe" is determined by its pronunciation. The word consists of two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced as "in" with the short vowel sound /ɪ/, followed by the consonant cluster "fr" with the voiced fricative sound /v/, and the second syllable is pronounced as "inge" with the nasal sound /n/ and the voiced fricative sound /dʒ/. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word "infringe" is /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ with stress on the second syllable. To spell the word correctly, it is essential to understand its phonetic structure.

INFRINGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Infringe is a verb that refers to the act of violating, encroaching upon, or transgressing an established boundary, limit, or right of someone or something. The term entails the improper or unauthorized action of trespassing or going beyond what is considered acceptable or lawful. It commonly implies an infringement on the rights, privileges, or interests of others.

    When used in a legal context, infringe often signifies the unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of someone else's intellectual property, such as copyrighted materials, patents, or trademarks. In this sense, it suggests an act of plagiarism or piracy that violates the exclusive rights granted to the original creator or owner.

    In general use, the term can encompass a wide range of actions or behaviors that contravene established rules, conventions, or protocols. This can involve infringing on someone's personal space, infringing upon academic regulations, or infringing upon an individual's privacy rights. It can also apply to acts of encroachment on physical territories or boundaries.

    To infringe can also describe an action that restricts or hinders someone's freedoms, such as impinging on their freedom of speech, expression, or religious beliefs. In such cases, the term denotes an infringement on someone's fundamental rights as recognized by societal norms, legal systems, or moral codes.

    Overall, to infringe is to go against, violate, or exceed the established limits, laws, or rights of others, whether legally, physically, or ethically.

  2. To break, as laws; to violate; to transgress; to encroach.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Other Common Misspellings for INFRINGE

Etymology of INFRINGE

The word "infringe" originates from the Latin verb "infringere", which is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "in" or "on") and the verb "frangere" (meaning "to break"). In Latin, "infringere" meant "to break" or "to violate". Over time, this Latin term was adopted into Middle English as "enfrangen", which eventually evolved into the Modern English word "infringe", retaining its meaning of "violating" or "breaking" a rule, law, or agreement.

Idioms with the word INFRINGE

  • infringe (up)on sth The idiom "infringe (up)on sth" means to violate, trespass, or encroach upon something or someone's rights, privacy, or boundaries. It can refer to actions that breach established rules, regulations, or limits.
  • infringe on The idiom "infringe on" means to violate or encroach upon someone's rights, boundaries, or privileges, typically through unauthorized interference or trespassing. It refers to a situation where someone's legal, moral, or personal restrictions are breached.

Similar spelling words for INFRINGE

Conjugate verb Infringe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have infringed
you would have infringed
he/she/it would have infringed
we would have infringed
they would have infringed
I would have infringe
you would have infringe
he/she/it would have infringe
we would have infringe
they would have infringe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been infringing
you would have been infringing
he/she/it would have been infringing
we would have been infringing
they would have been infringing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would infringe
you would infringe
he/she/it would infringe
we would infringe
they would infringe

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be infringing
you would be infringing
he/she/it would be infringing
we would be infringing
they would be infringing

FUTURE

I will infringe
you will infringe
he/she/it will infringe
we will infringe
they will infringe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be infringing
you will be infringing
he/she/it will be infringing
we will be infringing
they will be infringing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have infringed
you will have infringed
he/she/it will have infringed
we will have infringed
they will have infringed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been infringing
you will have been infringing
he/she/it will have been infringing
we will have been infringing
they will have been infringing

IMPERATIVE

you infringe
we let´s infringe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to infringe

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was infringing
you were infringing
he/she/it was infringing
we were infringing
they were infringing

PAST PARTICIPLE

infringed

PAST PERFECT

I had infringed
you had infringed
he/she/it had infringed
we had infringed
they had infringed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been infringing
you had been infringing
he/she/it had been infringing
we had been infringing
they had been infringing

PRESENT

I infringe
you infringe
he/she/it infringes
we infringe
they infringe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am infringing
you are infringing
he/she/it is infringing
we are infringing
they are infringing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

infringing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have infringed
you have infringed
he/she/it has infringed
we have infringed
they have infringed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been infringing
you have been infringing
he/she/it has been infringing
we have been infringing
they have been infringing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it infringe

SIMPLE PAST

I infringed
you infringed
he/she/it infringed
we infringed
they infringed

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