infinite

American  

[in-fuh-nit] / ˈɪn fə nɪt /

adjective

1. immeasurably great.

   an infinite capacity for forgiveness.

   Synonyms:

   tremendous, immense, enormous

   Antonyms:

   limited, small

2. indefinitely or exceedingly great.

   infinite sums of money.

3. unlimited or unmeasurable in extent of space, duration of time, etc..

   the infinite nature of outer space.

4. unbounded or unlimited; boundless; endless.

   God's infinite mercy.

5. Mathematics.

   1. not finite.

   2. (of a set) having elements that can be put into one-to-one correspondence with a subset that is not the given set.

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noun

1. something that is infinite.

2. Mathematics. an infinite quantity or magnitude.

3. the boundless regions of space.

4. the Infinite (Being), God.

infinite British  

/ ˈɪnfɪnɪt /

adjective

1. 1. having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude

   2. ( as noun; preceded by the )

      the infinite

2. extremely or immeasurably great or numerous

   infinite wealth

3. all-embracing, absolute, or total

   God's infinite wisdom

4. maths

   1. having an unlimited number of digits, factors, terms, members, etc

      an infinite series

   2. (of a set) able to be put in a one-to-one correspondence with part of itself

   3. (of an integral) having infinity as one or both limits of integration Compare finite

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infinite Scientific  

/ ĭn′fə-nĭt /

1. Relating to a set that can be put into a one-to-one correspondence with some proper subset of its own members.

2. Relating to or being a numerical quantity describing the size of such a set.

3. Being without an upper or lower numerical bound.

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Other Word Forms

• infinitely adverb
• infiniteness noun
• noninfinite adjective
• noninfinitely adverb
• noninfiniteness noun
• quasi-infinite adjective
• quasi-infinitely adverb
• superinfinite adjective
• superinfinitely adverb
• superinfiniteness noun
• uninfinite adjective
• uninfinitely adverb
• uninfiniteness noun

Etymology

Origin of infinite

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin infīnītus “boundless, endless”; equivalent to in- ³ + finite

Example Sentences

Plaintiffs allege that the companies should be held liable for building algorithmic recommendations and product features such an infinite scroll and video autoplay that make it hard for teens to look away.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reason is simple: People are reluctant to go to a theater when there are an essentially infinite number of things to watch at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having shed his burden by telling his story to Marlow, who attends with infinite care to the experience behind the facts, Jim lives on to prove himself a hero.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, power generation capabilities aren’t infinite, and as AI becomes more widespread, there is a greater chance it will outstrip the electricity available.

From Barron's

“What infinite heart’s-ease,” he wonders, “must kings neglect, that private men enjoy!”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• absolute
• bottomless
• boundless
• enormous
• eternal
• everlasting
• immeasurable
• immense
• incalculable
• inexhaustible
• interminable
• never-ending
• perpetual
• unending
• untold
• vast