infinite — having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude; extremely large or great
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude; extremely large or great
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnfɪnət/
Example Sentences
- My mom has infinite energy when it comes to nagging me about cleaning my room.
- The teacher's infinite patience finally ran out when the student asked 'Why?' for the hundredth time.
- Scientists believe that the universe contains infinite stars and galaxies.
infinite
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪnfɪnət/]
having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude; extremely large or great
Standing at the cliff's edge, she gazes at the infinite ocean stretching beyond the horizon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infinitus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'finitus' (limited, bounded), which derives from 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'boundary'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + finite (limited, from Latin finitus) = infinite (not limited)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom has infinite energy when it comes to nagging me about cleaning my room.”
“The teacher's infinite patience finally ran out when the student asked 'Why?' for the hundredth time.”
“Scientists believe that the universe contains infinite stars and galaxies.”
“The number pi has infinite decimal places with no repeating pattern.”
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