infinite
Infinite (adj) means Without limits or end; endless in size, extent, or number. Example: “Mathematicians study the strange properties of infinite sets.”
How to use infinite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving no limit or end at all.
Word forms
more infinite comparative, infinites plural, most infinite superlative
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Mathematicians study the strange properties of _____ sets.
Etymology
From Latin infinitus, "unbounded," from in- ("not") plus finis ("end").
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What does “infinite” mean?
The word “infinite” means without limits or end; endless in size, extent, or number. In plain terms, having no limit or end at all.
How do you pronounce “infinite”?
“Infinite” is pronounced IHN-fih-niht (/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “infinite” in a sentence?
Here is “infinite” used in a sentence: “Mathematicians study the strange properties of infinite sets.”
What is another word for “infinite”?
Words with a similar meaning to “infinite” include bottomless, boundless, endless, limitless, unbottomed and unbounded.
What is the opposite of “infinite”?
The opposite of “infinite” — its antonyms — are finite, infinitesimal, limited, noninfinite and uninfinite.
What part of speech is “infinite”?
“Infinite” is an adjective.
Where does the word “infinite” come from?
The word “infinite” comes from Latin. From Latin infinitus, "unbounded," from in- ("not") plus finis ("end").
Is “infinite” a common word?
“Infinite” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "infinite" and "finite"?
"Infinite" means without limits or end, whether in size, extent, or number. "Finite" is its opposite, describing something that has clear limits and can be counted or measured. The prefix "in-" reverses the meaning.
What is the difference between "infinite" and "infinitesimal"?
Although they share a root, they are near opposites. "Infinite" means endlessly large or unlimited, while "infinitesimal" means extremely small, so tiny as to be almost nothing. Do not confuse the two.
Is "infinite" an exaggeration or a literal term?
It can be both. Literally, "infinite" describes something truly without end, as in mathematics. In everyday speech it is often used loosely for emphasis, as in "infinite patience," to suggest an amount so large it seems limitless.
When should you use "infinite" instead of "endless"?
The two are close in meaning and often interchangeable. "Endless" is the more everyday word, while "infinite" sounds more formal or mathematical and stresses the complete absence of any limit in size, extent, or number.
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