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infinite
01
without end or limits in extent, amount, or space
Example
The universe is believed to be infinite in size, with no discernible boundaries.
The ocean stretched out before them, appearing infinite as it met the horizon.
02
so great that it cannot be easily counted or numbered
Example
The entrepreneur 's dedication to the project was evident in the infinite hours spent refining the business plan.
The library offered an infinite collection of books, covering topics from ancient history to the latest scientific discoveries.
03
(grammar) referring to verb forms that do not show tense, person, or number, such as infinitives, gerunds, and participles
Example
In the sentence " To run is fun, " the verb " to run " is in its infinite form.
The teacher explained that infinite verbs do not change according to the subject of the sentence.
04
(of a math sequence) having the ability to be continued forever
Example
The sequence of natural numbers ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ... ) is infinite.
The sequence of prime numbers is infinite, meaning there is no largest prime number.
4.1
referring to a quantity or value that is larger than any assignable number or beyond any finite measure
Example
When calculating limits, some functions approach an infinite value as the variable increases.
Mathematicians use the symbol ∞ to represent an infinite quantity in equations.
The infinite
01
a thing that has no limits or boundaries, often used to describe concepts like the universe or an endless extent
Example
As the ship drifted through the infinite, the crew marveled at the endless expanse of the universe.
Beyond the infinite lies a realm that defies human comprehension.
word family
finite
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infinite
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infinitive
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infinitive
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infinitude
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infinitude
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