infinity — the state or quality of being infinite; endless time, space, or quantity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of being infinite; endless time, space, or quantity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɪnəti/
Example Sentences
- My mom's nagging feels like it goes on for infinity.
- The infinity symbol (∞) represents endless possibilities.
- He promised to love her to infinity and beyond, just like Buzz Lightyear.
infinity
NOUN[/ɪnˈfɪnəti/]
the state or quality of being infinite; endless time, space, or quantity
the state or quality of being infinite; endless time, space, or quantity
Where divinity meets infinity, there flows eternal affinity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin infinitas, formed from in- (not) + finis (end) + -itas (state or condition). The term literally means 'the state of being without end' and developed as a crucial concept in mathematics and philosophy to describe boundlessness and endlessness.
Breakdown
in- (not) + finis (end) + -itas (state or quality). The prefix negates the noun finis, creating a term denoting the absence of boundaries or limits.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's nagging feels like it goes on for infinity.”
“The infinity symbol (∞) represents endless possibilities.”
“He promised to love her to infinity and beyond, just like Buzz Lightyear.”
“The concept of infinity has puzzled philosophers for centuries.”
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