Meaning of the word infinity in English
What does infinity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
infinity
US /ɪnˈfɪn.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɪnˈfɪn.ə.ti/
Noun
1.
the state or quality of being infinite; endlessness
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The universe stretches into infinity.
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She gazed at the ocean, contemplating its vastness and infinity.
2.
an indefinitely great number or amount
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There are an infinity of possibilities.
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He had an infinity of excuses for being late.
3.
a number greater than any assignable quantity or countable number (symbol ∞)
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In mathematics, infinity is often represented by the symbol ∞.
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The concept of infinity is fundamental to calculus.