infinite regress

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noun Philosophy.

causal or logical relationship of terms in a series without the possibility of a term initiating the series.

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Origin of infinite regress

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby infinite regress

in fine feather, infinite, infinite baffle, infinite decimal, infinite product, infinite regress, infinite series, infinitesimal, infinitesimal calculus, infinitival, infinitive

How to use infinite regress in a sentence

He asked the first local he could find if he had arrived on an island, and was assured that he had, but that it was infinite.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind|Brin-Jonathan Butler|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was informed indeed he had, however the island was infinite.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind|Brin-Jonathan Butler|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is the principle of infinite compossibility—the idea that no two things must rule each other out.
All Hail Shingy, AOL’s Goblin King|James Poulos|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Infinity Stones are six magical stones that, when inserted into the Infinity Gauntlet, grant the wearer infinite power.
Inside Marvel’s Phase 3: How ‘The Avengers’ Cross Paths with Black Panther and the New Superheroes|Marlow Stern|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Teasers to Reverse Flash and Crisis on Infinite Earths will appease geeky fanboys.
‘The Flash’ Review: Teen Angst Gets a Comic Book Quickie|Sujay Kumar|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What of the infinite goodness of God in teaching the grub of the ichneumon-fly to eat up the cabbage caterpillar alive?
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
I see no infinite goodness here, but only the infinite foolishness of sentimental superstition.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
There were infinite possibilities for "the greaser" to pocket a goodly share of the profits, and "cover up his tracks."
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
He took infinite pains with everything and his enthusiasm knew no bounds.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller
Miss Anne went on to talk of Jean, a miraculous infant of infinite graces and accomplishments.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke