The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INFINITIVE
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The straight part
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What does INFINITIVE mean?
INFINITIVE noun- (grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)
- (grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.
- (grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.
- (grammar) Formed with the infinitive.
- Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.