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单词 infinity
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infinity

noun

in·​fin·​i·​ty in-ˈfi-nə-tē How to pronounce infinity (audio)
plural infinities
1
a
: the quality of being infinite
b
: unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity : boundlessness
2
: an indefinitely great number or amount
an infinity of stars
3
a
: the limit of the value of a function or variable when it tends to become numerically larger than any preassigned finite number
b
: a part of a geometric magnitude that lies beyond any part whose distance from a given reference position is finite
do parallel lines ever meet if they extend to infinity
c
: a transfinite number (such as aleph-null)
4
: a distance so great that the rays of light from a point source at that distance may be regarded as parallel

Synonyms

  • eternity
  • everlasting
  • foreverness
  • perpetuity
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Example Sentences

The view tapers off into infinity. a series of numbers that continues to infinity The night sky was filled with an infinity of stars.
Recent Examples on the Web Amenities include infinity-edge pools, a state-of-the-art theater and a fur coat storage facility to protect garments from Miami's humidity. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 With indoor and outdoor living areas, the villa includes a heated infinity-edge pool, an open-air shower, an indoor garden, an outside kitchen and a chef. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 20 Aug. 2022 An infinity-edge pool is also equipped with fire features. Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 The home is anchored on its lower level by a massive infinity-edge pool that is elegantly split in half by a bijoux bridge with one side literally lagoon-like. Dckaufman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 The resort also has an infinity-edge pool overlooking the water that is more than twice the size of the average Olympic-sized pool. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 10 July 2022 An infinity-edge pool is perched at the edge of the property, taking in views of the canyons below. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 Top Gun: Maverick continued to soar to infinity and beyond. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 2 July 2022 Lightyear is struggling to soar to infinity and beyond. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 27 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English infinite, borrowed from Anglo-French infinité, borrowed from Latin infīnitāt-, infīnitās, from in- in- entry 1 + fīnis "boundary, limit, terminal point, ending" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at final entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

infinity

noun

in·​fin·​i·​ty in-ˈfi-nə-tē How to pronounce infinity (audio)
plural infinities
1
: the quality of being without limits
the infinity of space
2
: a space, quantity, or period of time that is without limit

infinity

noun

as in perpetuity
endless time it seemed as though that meeting might extend into infinity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • perpetuity
  • eternity
  • foreverness
  • endlessness
  • everlasting
  • boundlessness
  • limitlessness
  • timelessness
  • permanence
  • permanency
  • interminableness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • transitoriness
  • impermanence
  • transience
  • ephemerality
  • temporariness
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