infinite Definition
- 1limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate
- 2extremely large or great
Using infinite: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "infinite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The universe is infinite.
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She has infinite patience with children.
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The possibilities are infinite.
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The company has an infinite number of products.
infinite Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with infinite
the idea of something that is limitless or without bounds, often used in a philosophical or religious context
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The concept of the infinite has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
a programming error that causes a computer program to get stuck in a repetitive sequence of instructions
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The program crashed because it was stuck in an infinite loop.
a philosophical concept that suggests that any explanation or justification must itself have an explanation or justification, leading to an infinite series of explanations or justifications
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The problem of infinite regress has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
Origins of infinite
from Latin 'infinitus', meaning 'unbounded'
Summary: infinite in Brief
The term 'infinite' [ˈɪnfɪnət] refers to something that is limitless or impossible to measure, often used in a philosophical or mathematical context. It can also mean extremely large or great, as in 'The possibilities are infinite.' The phrase 'the infinite' is used in a philosophical or religious context, while 'infinite loop' and 'infinite regress' are technical terms in programming and philosophy, respectively.
