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infinite

(ɪnfɪnɪt)
1. adjective
If you describe something as infinite, you are emphasizing that it is extremely great in amount or degree.
[emphasis]
...an infinite variety of landscapes.
With infinite care, John shifted position.
The choice is infinite.
Synonyms: vast, enormous, immense, wide More Synonyms of infinite
infinitely adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb]
His design was infinitely better than anything I could have done.
2. adjective
Something that is infinite has no limit, end, or edge.
...an infinite number of atoms.
Obviously, no company has infinite resources.
...God's infinite mercy.
Synonyms: limitless, endless, unlimited, eternal More Synonyms of infinite
infinitely adverb [ADVERB with verb]
A centimeter can be infinitely divided into smaller units.
The infinite is something which is infinite.
...pondering on the infinite.
More Synonyms of infinite

infinite in British English

(ˈɪnfɪnɪt)
adjective
1. 
a. 
having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude
b. 
(as noun; preceded by the)
the infinite
2. 
extremely or immeasurably great or numerous
infinite wealth
3. 
all-embracing, absolute, or total
God's infinite wisdom
4.  mathematics
a. 
having an unlimited number of digits, factors, terms, members, etc
an infinite series
b. 
(of a set) able to be put in a one-to-one correspondence with part of itself
c. 
(of an integral) having infinity as one or both limits of integration
Compare finite (sense 2)
Derived forms
infinitely (ˈinfinitely)
adverb
infiniteness (ˈinfiniteness)
noun

infinite in American English

(ˈɪnfənɪt)
adjective
1. 
lacking limits or bounds; extending beyond measure or comprehension: without beginning or end; endless
2. 
very great; vast; immense
3. 
a.  Ancient Mathematics
indefinitely large; greater than any finite number however large
b. 
capable of being put into one-to-one correspondence with a part of itself
infinite set
noun
4. 
something infinite, as space or time
Idioms:
the Infinite (Being)
Derived forms
infinitely (ˈinfinitely)
adverb
infiniteness (ˈinfiniteness)
noun
Word origin
ME < L infinitus: see in-2 & finite

Examples of 'infinite' in a sentence
infinite

This says that there is an infinite number of alternative universes.
The Sun (2013)
The resulting equations imply that to reach it would require an infinite amount of energy.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Is space infinite and is there such a thing as the largest number?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But now the shelf space is effectively infinite.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Other times you may have to say that there are literally an infinite number of things that could go wrong.
O'Connor, Joseph & Seymour, John Training with N.L.P. (1994)
There is a determination not to acknowledge the possibility of any human limitation in the face of those infinite spaces.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Other things to cheer one up: finding something that solves an infinite number of wardrobe problems.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Today, man is master over infinite space.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Like the compass needle, it is constantly directed to a single point in infinite space.
Thompkins, Peter, Bird, Christopher Secrets of the Soil (1990)
It combined infinite shelf space with real-time information about buying trends and public opinion.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It might be infinite in extent: it might be finite.
Barrow, John D. The Origin of the Universe (1995)
Given infinite time and space, this seems to me like a perfectly reasonable goal and not only attainable but inevitable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We are all'an infinite space.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It's space exploration on an incredibly vast scale, with effectively an infinite number of planets to explore.
The Sun (2015)
I guess the reason was that, without an infinite amount of music available, it made sense to inhabit one particular area.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
And more so for older people, because we have had such an infinite number of experiences by now and are so picky, entrenched and laden with baggage.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)

Quotations

What you see, yet cannot see over, is as good as infiniteThomas CarlyleSartor Resartus

In other languages
infinite

British English: infinite ADJECTIVE
If you describe something as infinite, you are emphasizing that it is extremely great in amount or degree.
...an infinite variety of landscapes.
  • American English: infinite
  • Brazilian Portuguese: infinito
  • Chinese: 极大的
  • European Spanish: infinito
  • French: infini
  • German: unendlich
  • Italian: infinito
  • Japanese: 無数の
  • Korean: 무한한
  • European Portuguese: infinito
  • Latin American Spanish: infinito

All related terms of 'infinite'

infinite number
You use number with words such as 'large' or 'small' to say approximately how many things or people there are.
infinite capacity
Your capacity for something is your ability to do it, or the amount of it that you are able to do.
infinite regress
causal or logical relationship of terms in a series without the possibility of a term initiating the series
infinite possibilities
If you say there is a possibility that something is the case or that something will happen , you mean that it might be the case or it might happen.
the Infinite (Being)
God
improper integral
a definite integral having one or both limits infinite or having an integrand that becomes infinite within the limits of integration

Chinese translation of 'infinite'

infinite

(ˈɪnfɪnɪt)

adj

  1. (= very great) [variety, patience] 极(極)大的 (jí dà de)
  2. (= limitless) [universe, number] 无(無)限的 (wúxiàn de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
extremely or immeasurably great or numerous
an infinite variety of landscapes
Synonyms
vast
farmers who own vast stretches of land
enormous
an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun
immense
an immense cloud of smoke
wide
The brochure offers a wide choice of hotels and holiday homes.
countless
She brought joy to countless people through her music.
innumerable
He has invented innumerable excuses and told endless lies.
untold
the glittering prospect of untold riches
stupendous
a stupendous amount of money
incalculable
He has done incalculable damage to his reputation.
immeasurable
inestimable
Human life is of inestimable value.
numberless
numberless acts of bravery by firefighters and rescue workers
uncounted
measureless
The party is now consigned to measureless years in opposition.
uncalculable
2 (adjective) 
Definition
having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or size
With infinite care, he shifted positions.
Synonyms
enormous
total
The car was in a total mess.
I mean I'm not a total idiot.
supreme
absolute
a ruler with absolute power
all-embracing
unbounded
an unbounded capacity to imitate and adopt the new
3 (adjective) 
Definition
having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or size
There is an infinite number of atoms.
Synonyms
limitless
a cheap and limitless supply of energy
endless
causing irreparable damage in a seemingly endless war
unlimited
An unlimited number of copies can be made from the original.
eternal
In the background was that eternal humming noise.
perpetual
the regions of perpetual night at the lunar poles
never-ending
a never-ending lecture
interminable
an interminable meeting
boundless
His zeal for reform was boundless.
everlasting
The icon embodies a potent symbol of everlasting life.
bottomless
She does not have a bottomless purse.
unending
the country's seemingly unending cycle of political violence
inexhaustible
They seem to have an inexhaustible supply of ammunition.
immeasurable
I felt an immeasurable love for him.
without end
unbounded
numberless
measureless
illimitable
without number
Opposites
limited
,
finite
,
measurable
,
bounded
,
restricted
,
circumscribed

Quotation

What you see, yet cannot see over, is as good as infinite [Thomas Carlyle – Sartor Resartus]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of absolute
Definition
with unrestricted power and authority
a ruler with absolute power
Synonyms
supreme,
sovereign,
unlimited,
ultimate,
full,
utmost,
unconditional,
unqualified,
predominant,
superlative,
unrestricted,
pre-eminent,
unrestrained,
tyrannical,
peerless,
unsurpassed,
unquestionable,
matchless,
peremptory,
unbounded
in the sense of bottomless
Definition
unlimited
She does not have a bottomless purse.
Synonyms
unlimited,
endless,
infinite,
limitless,
boundless,
inexhaustible,
immeasurable,
unbounded,
illimitable
in the sense of boundless
His zeal for reform was boundless.
Synonyms
unlimited,
vast,
endless,
immense,
infinite,
untold,
limitless,
unending,
inexhaustible,
incalculable,
immeasurable,
unbounded,
unconfined,
measureless,
illimitable

Synonyms of 'infinite'

infinite

Explore 'infinite' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of countless
Definition
too many to count
She brought joy to countless people through her music.
Synonyms
innumerable,
legion,
infinite,
myriad,
untold,
limitless,
incalculable,
immeasurable,
numberless,
uncounted,
multitudinous,
endless,
measureless
in the sense of endless
Definition
having no end
causing irreparable damage in a seemingly endless war
Synonyms
eternal,
constant,
infinite,
perpetual,
continual,
immortal,
unbroken,
unlimited,
uninterrupted,
limitless,
interminable,
incessant,
boundless,
everlasting,
unending,
ceaseless,
inexhaustible,
undying,
unceasing,
unbounded,
measureless,
unfading,
Ndls
in the sense of eternal
Definition
seemingly unceasing
In the background was that eternal humming noise.
Synonyms
interminable,
constant,
endless,
abiding,
infinite,
continual,
immortal,
never-ending,
everlasting,
ceaseless,
unremitting,
deathless
in the sense of everlasting
Definition
never coming to an end
The icon embodies a potent symbol of everlasting life.
Synonyms
eternal,
endless,
abiding,
infinite,
perpetual,
timeless,
immortal,
never-ending,
indestructible,
undying,
imperishable,
deathless
in the sense of illimitable
Synonyms
unlimited,
vast,
immense,
eternal,
infinite,
limitless,
boundless,
unending,
immeasurable,
without end,
unbounded
in the sense of immeasurable
Definition
too great to be measured
I felt an immeasurable love for him.
Synonyms
incalculable,
vast,
immense,
endless,
unlimited,
infinite,
limitless,
boundless,
bottomless,
inexhaustible,
unfathomable,
unbounded,
inestimable,
measureless,
illimitable
in the sense of immense
Definition
huge or vast
an immense cloud of smoke
Synonyms
huge,
great,
massive,
vast,
large,
giant,
enormous,
extensive,
tremendous,
mega (slang),
titanic,
infinite,
jumbo (informal),
very big,
gigantic,
monumental (informal),
monstrous,
mammoth,
colossal,
mountainous,
stellar (informal),
prodigious,
interminable,
stupendous,
king-size,
king-sized,
immeasurable,
elephantine,
ginormous (informal),
Brobdingnagian,
illimitable,
humongous or humungous (informal),
supersize
in the sense of incalculable
Definition
impossible to estimate or predict
He has done incalculable damage to his reputation.
Synonyms
vast,
enormous,
immense,
countless,
infinite,
innumerable,
untold,
limitless,
boundless,
inestimable,
numberless,
uncountable,
measureless,
without number,
incomputable
in the sense of inestimable
Definition
too great to be calculated
Human life is of inestimable value.
Synonyms
incalculable,
invaluable,
priceless,
precious,
prodigious,
immeasurable,
beyond price
in the sense of inexhaustible
Definition
incapable of being used up
They seem to have an inexhaustible supply of ammunition.
Synonyms
endless,
infinite,
never-ending,
limitless,
boundless,
bottomless,
unbounded,
measureless,
illimitable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of innumerable
Definition
too many to be counted
He has invented innumerable excuses and told endless lies.
Synonyms
countless,
many,
numerous,
infinite,
myriad,
untold,
incalculable,
numberless,
unnumbered,
multitudinous,
beyond number
in the sense of interminable
Definition
seemingly endless because boring
an interminable meeting
Synonyms
endless,
long,
never-ending,
dragging,
unlimited,
infinite,
perpetual,
protracted,
limitless,
boundless,
everlasting,
ceaseless,
long-winded,
long-drawn-out,
immeasurable,
wearisome,
unbounded
in the sense of measureless
The party is now consigned to measureless years in opposition.
Synonyms
infinite,
endless,
limitless,
boundless,
vast,
immense,
incalculable,
immeasurable,
unbounded,
inestimable,
beyond measure
in the sense of never-ending
Definition
long and boring
a never-ending lecture
Synonyms
endless,
constant,
continuous,
persistent,
eternal,
relentless,
perpetual,
continual,
unbroken,
uninterrupted,
interminable,
incessant,
everlasting,
unchanging,
ceaseless,
unremitting,
nonstop,
unceasing,
boundless
in the sense of numberless
Definition
too many to be counted
numberless acts of bravery by firefighters and rescue workers
Synonyms
infinite,
endless,
countless,
myriad,
innumerable,
untold,
unnumbered,
multitudinous
in the sense of perpetual
Definition
never ending or never changing
the regions of perpetual night at the lunar poles
Synonyms
everlasting,
permanent,
endless,
eternal,
lasting,
enduring,
abiding,
perennial,
infinite,
immortal,
never-ending,
unending,
unchanging,
undying,
sempiternal (literary)
in the sense of stupendous
Definition
very large or impressive
a stupendous amount of money
Synonyms
huge,
vast,
enormous,
mega (slang),
gigantic,
colossal
in the sense of total
Definition
complete
The car was in a total mess.I mean I'm not a total idiot.
Synonyms
complete,
absolute,
utter,
whole,
perfect,
entire,
sheer,
outright,
all-out,
thorough,
unconditional,
downright (derogatory),
undisputed,
consummate,
unqualified,
out-and-out,
undivided,
overarching,
unmitigated,
thoroughgoing,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed (derogatory)
in the sense of unbounded
Definition
having no boundaries or limits
an unbounded capacity to imitate and adopt the new
Synonyms
unlimited,
endless,
infinite,
limitless,
vast,
absolute,
lavish,
uncontrolled,
unchecked,
boundless,
unbridled,
unrestrained,
immeasurable,
unconstrained
in the sense of unending
Definition
not showing any signs of ever stopping
the country's seemingly unending cycle of political violence
Synonyms
perpetual,
constant,
endless,
eternal,
continual,
never-ending,
interminable,
incessant,
everlasting,
ceaseless,
unremitting,
unceasing

Additional synonyms

in the sense of unlimited
Definition
apparently endless
An unlimited number of copies can be made from the original.
Synonyms
infinite,
endless,
countless,
great,
vast,
extensive,
immense,
stellar (informal),
limitless,
boundless,
incalculable,
immeasurable,
unbounded,
illimitable
in the sense of untold
Definition
incalculably great in number or quantity
the glittering prospect of untold riches
Synonyms
countless,
incalculable,
innumerable,
myriad,
numberless,
uncounted,
uncountable,
unnumbered,
measureless
in the sense of wide
Definition
covering or including many different things
The brochure offers a wide choice of hotels and holiday homes.
Synonyms
broad,
comprehensive,
extensive,
wide-ranging,
large,
catholic,
expanded,
sweeping,
vast,
immense,
ample,
inclusive,
expansive,
exhaustive,
encyclopedic,
far-ranging,
compendious
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