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infinite

[ˈɪnfɪnət]

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!

  • Example

    The universe is infinite.

  • Example

    She has infinite patience with children.

  • Example

    The possibilities are infinite.

  • Example

    The company has an infinite number of products.

infinite Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for infinite

Phrases with infinite

  • the idea of something that is limitless or without bounds, often used in a philosophical or religious context

    Example

    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

    Example

    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

    Example

    The problem of infinite regress has been debated by philosophers for centuries.

Origins of infinite

from Latin 'infinitus', meaning 'unbounded'

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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.

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