Meaning & Definition of word "Infinite"
Infinite
/ˈɪn.fɪ.nɪt/
noun:
- 1. the state or quality of being infinite.
- Example: The infinite of the cosmos humbles us.
- 2. an infinite quantity or amount.
- Example: The mathematician contemplated the concept of the infinite.
adjective:
- 1. immeasurably large; boundless; having no limits or boundaries.
- Example: The universe is often thought to be infinite in size.
- 2. without end; lasting forever.
- Example: She had infinite patience when dealing with the children.
- 3. very great in degree or amount.
- Example: He expressed infinite gratitude for their help.
- 4. in mathematics, a quantity that is larger than any finite number.
- Example: In Calculus, we often deal with infinite series.
Etymology
●From Latin 'infinitus', meaning 'unbounded', from in- 'not' + finis 'end'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
infinity and beyond:
A phrase commonly associated with limitless possibilities.
infinite wisdom:
An expression used to describe wisdom that seems boundless.
infinite possibilities:
Refers to countless potential outcomes or options.
Related Words
infinitesimal:
Extremely small; approaching zero.
infinity:
The state of being endless or limitless.
Slang Meanings of infinite
Meaning: A term used in gaming to denote unlimited lives or resources.
● Example Sentence: I got an infinite lives cheat code!
Meaning: Referring to something that seems to go on forever, often used to exaggerate.
● Example Sentence: The line for that ride was infinite!