Definition Synonyms
Definition of infinity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
endlessnessendless time, space, or quantity
- The universe is often thought to be an infinity.
2.
mathTECH. symbol showing an endless or unbounded quantityTECH.
- The infinity symbol is often used in mathematics.
3.
opticsTECH. point far enough for light to fall in parallel raysTECH.
- The star appeared to be at infinity.
Expressions with infinity
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extremely far or great
The technology has advanced to infinity and beyond.
shape like a sideways eight symbolizing eternity or continuity
The infinity symbol is often used in jewelry designs.
swimming pool with water flowing over one edge
The hotel features a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ocean.
continuous loop of fabric worn around the neck
She wore a cozy infinity scarf to keep warm.
Origin of infinity
Latin, infinitus (unbounded)
Terms with infinity included in their meaning
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infinity
be endless or infinite
infinity
having no boundaries, restrictions, or measurable limits
infinity
not confined within any boundaries
infinity
without end or limit, endlessly
infinity
in an endless or infinite manner
infinite sets
number used to compare different types of infinity
lens
having a focal point at infinity
infinity
the state of having no limits or boundaries
mathematics
expressible by a finite mathematical expression without sums going to infinity
infinity
number beyond counting or measuring
infinity
state of being infinite or without end
infinity
quality of being everlasting or infinite
optics
distance in front of lens focused at infinity
infinity
state of being infinite or limitless
mathematics
the infinity symbol resembling a sideways eight
math symbol
mathematical symbol shaped like a sideways eight for infinity
Examples of infinity in a sentence
Infinity is a common theme in art and philosophy. The artist tattooed an infinity on her wrist. Infinity is often depicted in art as a loop. The telescope was focused at infinity for clarity. In photography, setting the lens to infinity captured the landscape perfectly.
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- French:infini, ...
- German:Unendlichkeit, Unendlichkeitssymbol, ...
- Italian:infinito, simbolo dell'infinito, ...
- Spanish:infinitud, símbolo de infinito, ...
- Portuguese:infinidade, infinito, ...
- Chinese:无限, 无限符号, ...
- Japanese:無限, インフィニティ, ...
- Arabic:لَا نِهَايَة, ما لا نِهَايَة, ...
- Hebrew:אֵין־סוֹף, סֵמֶל הָאֵין־סוֹף, ...
- Russian:бесконечность, знак бесконечности, ...
- Ukrainian:нескінченність, символ нескінченності, ...
- Hindi:अनंतता, अनंत चिह्न, ...
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