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"To stem" is an infinitive. When an adverb is placed between "to" and "stem", it creates a split infinitive. A split infinitive is not a part of speech but a highly controversial grammar issue. Star Trek's "to boldly go. . ." is, perhaps, the most famous split infinitive.

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It is called a split infinitive, but a split infinitive isn't one of the parts of speech.

Examples of split infinitives:

to quickly run

to generously sprinkle

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Q: What part of speech occurs when an adverb is places between the word to and the verb stem?
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