infinity

noun
UK: /ɪnˈfɪnəti/
US: /ɪnˈfɪnəti/

  1. The state or quality of being infinite; unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity.

    1. Space stretches to infinity, never really ending anywhere.
    2. The possibilities seemed as limitless as infinity, offering boundless potential for the future.

  2. A point beyond any measurable or calculable value or time.

    1. The road goes on to infinity and it never ends.
    2. He gazed into the distance, imagining the road stretching toward infinity.

  3. In mathematics, a quantity greater than any assignable quantity or number; a concept of endlessness.

    1. The symbol for infinity looks like a sideways number eight.
    2. In calculus, we often deal with limits approaching infinity to analyze functions.

Synonyms

eternity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infinity" in English means: The state or quality of being infinite; unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity., A point beyond any measurable or calculable value or time., In mathematics, a quantity greater than any assignable quantity or number; a concept of endlessness..

The phonetic transcription of "infinity" is /ɪnˈfɪnəti/ in British English and /ɪnˈfɪnəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infinity": eternity.

Example usage of "infinity": "Space stretches to infinity, never really ending anywhere.". More examples on the page.