Infinity is a number that is larger than any other number and can never be given an exact value.
These permutations multiply towards infinity.
There is always an infinity of numbers between any two numbers.
2. uncountable noun
Infinity is a point that is further away than any other point and can never be reached.
...the darkness of a starless night stretching to infinity.
Synonyms: eternity, vastness, immensity, perpetuity More Synonyms of infinity
infinity in British English
(ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1.
the state or quality of being infinite
2.
endless time, space, or quantity
3.
an infinitely or indefinitely great number or amount
4. optics, photography
a point that is far enough away from a lens, mirror, etc, for the light emitted by it to fall in parallel rays on the surface of the lens, etc
5. physics
a dimension or quantity of sufficient size to be unaffected by finite variations
6. mathematics
the concept of a value greater than any finite numerical value
7.
a distant ideal point at which two parallel lines are assumed to meet
Symbol (for senses 4–7): ∞
infinity in American English
(ɪnˈfɪnɪti)
nounWord forms: pluralinˈfinities
1.
the quality of being infinite
2.
anything infinite; endless or unlimited space, time, distance, quantity, etc.
3.
an indefinitely large number or amount
4. Geometry
an ideal point or location thought of as being infinitely distant from the origin or base point of the space being considered
5. Ancient Mathematics
an ideal number thought of as the numerical value of an infinite quantity
symbol, ∞
6. Photography
a.
a distance so far from a camera that rays of light reflected from a subject there may be regarded as parallel
b.
a setting for such a distance on a focusing scale
Idioms:
to infinity
Word origin
ME infinite < OFr infinité < L infinitas
Examples of 'infinity' in a sentence
infinity
This contemporary hotel features infinity pools and beautiful sea views as well as some very snazzy restaurants.
The Sun (2016)
It has an infinity pool and a meditation room for burnt-out fashionistas.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You'll also find a hilltop infinity pool, candlelit alfresco dinners and massages.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The four-bedroom villa sleeps eight and has chic interiors, as well as an infinity pool.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Each villa has its own infinity pool, with views to the Greek islands.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Expect an infinity pool, landscaped gardens, a tennis court and a sense of serenity amid the mountains.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The views from the infinity pool are straight out to sea.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Japanese food is the infinity pool of eating out.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It sleeps up to six and has a stunning infinity pool.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Rooms and suites are luxurious and the rooftop infinity pool has views to die for.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He also wants an infinity pool.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has sea views and an infinity pool, and a basketball court tucked away in the trees.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I very much enjoyed my infinity bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They and the villas have spa and infinity pools, rooftop gardens, staff quarters and other luxury features.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Owners can use the hotel facilities, which include a fitness centre, infinity swimming pool and circular lounge.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Quotations
I can't help it:- in spite of myself, infinity torments meAlfred de MussetL'Espoir en Dieu
The eternal silence of these infinite spaces frightens mePascalPensées
Suffering is permanent, obscure and dark, And shares the nature of infinityWilliam WordsworthThe Borderers
In other languages
infinity
British English: infinity NOUN
Infinity is a number that is larger than any other number and can never be given an exact value.
These permutations multiply towards infinity.
American English: infinity
Brazilian Portuguese: infinito
Chinese: 无穷大
European Spanish: infinito
French: infini
German: Unendlichkeit
Italian: infinito
Japanese: 無限大
Korean: 무한대
European Portuguese: infinito
Latin American Spanish: infinito
(noun)
Definition
endless time, space, or quantity
the darkness of a starless night stretching into infinity
Synonyms
eternity
the idea that our species will survive for all eternity
vastness
immensity
The immensity of the universe is difficult to grasp.
perpetuity
endlessness
infinitude
boundlessness
related words
related phobiaapeirophobia
Quotations
I can't help it:- in spite of myself, infinity torments me [Alfred de Musset – L'Espoir en Dieu]The eternal silence of these infinite spaces frightens me [Pascal – Pensées]Suffering is permanent, obscure and dark, And shares the nature of infinity [William Wordsworth – The Borderers]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of immensity
The immensity of the universe is difficult to grasp.