Infinite
adjective
Something that has no limit or end.
The universe is often considered to be infinite.
adjective
Very large or great in amount or degree.
Her love for him was infinite.
Often appears as...
- infinite patience
- infinite wisdom
adjective
Being greater than any finite (limited) real number, no matter how large.
Infinity is an infinite number.
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Technical
adjective
Relating to a value that is greater than a previously defined number.
In algorithms, an initial value is sometimes set to infinite to ensure it is larger than any viable solution.
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Technical
adjective
Continuing indefinitely, or occurring constantly or repeatedly.
The movie looped on an infinite repeat.
Often appears as...
- infinite repeat
- infinite sequence
adjective
Something that has no limit or end.
The universe is often considered to be infinite.
adjective
Very large or great in amount or degree.
Her love for him was infinite.
Often appears as...
- infinite patience
- infinite wisdom
adjective
Being greater than any finite (limited) real number, no matter how large.
Infinity is an infinite number.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relating to a value that is greater than a previously defined number.
In algorithms, an initial value is sometimes set to infinite to ensure it is larger than any viable solution.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Continuing indefinitely, or occurring constantly or repeatedly.
The movie looped on an infinite repeat.
Often appears as...
- infinite repeat
- infinite sequence
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3No Boundaries
Use 'infinite' to stress that something has no limits, whether in space, time, or quantity.
Her potential seemed infinite and uncontainable.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
Often used in a non-literal sense to emphasize a very high degree or quality.
The painter's infinite creativity is evident in his artworks.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Be cautious not to overuse 'infinite' when 'very' or 'extremely' would suffice.
The library had a very large collection of books, not an infinite one.
Pro Tip 1/3No Boundaries
Use 'infinite' to stress that something has no limits, whether in space, time, or quantity.
Her potential seemed infinite and uncontainable.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
Often used in a non-literal sense to emphasize a very high degree or quality.
The painter's infinite creativity is evident in his artworks.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Be cautious not to overuse 'infinite' when 'very' or 'extremely' would suffice.
The library had a very large collection of books, not an infinite one.
Pro Tip 1/3No Boundaries
Use 'infinite' to stress that something has no limits, whether in space, time, or quantity.
Her potential seemed infinite and uncontainable.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
Often used in a non-literal sense to emphasize a very high degree or quality.
The painter's infinite creativity is evident in his artworks.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Be cautious not to overuse 'infinite' when 'very' or 'extremely' would suffice.
The library had a very large collection of books, not an infinite one.
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What game theory teaches...
era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't realize we're in an infinite contest and we only look at our interests so we
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What gives a dollar bill...
But to keep the Fed from being influenced by the day-to-day vicissitudes of politics, it is not under the direct control of any branch of government. Why doesn't the Fed just decide to print infinite hundred dollar bills to make everyone happy and rich? Well, because then the bills wouldn't be worth anything. Think about the purpose of currency,
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What is Zeno's Dichotomy...
should take an infinite amount of time. In other words, it says that all motion is impossible. This conclusion is clearly absurd, but where is the flaw in the logic? To resolve the paradox, it helps to turn the story into a math problem. Let's supposed that Zeno's house is one mile from the park
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Questions No One Knows...
But even that number is minuscule compared to another infinity. Some physicists think the space-time continuum is literally infinite and that it contains an infinite number of so-called pocket universes with varying properties. How's your brain doing? Quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle.
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How big is infinity? -...
like square root of two and pi, the infinity of irrationals is actually greater than the infinity of fractions. Someone once said that the rationals -- the fractions -- are like the stars in the night sky. The irrationals are like the blackness. Cantor also showed that, for any infinite set,
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The Infinite Hotel...
What self-respecting night manager would ever want to work there even for an infinite salary? But over at Hilbert's Infinite Hotel, where there's never any vacancy and always room for more, the scenarios faced by the ever-diligent and maybe too hospitable night manager
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How many universes are...
another infinity. Some physicists think the space-time continuum is literally infinite, and that it contains an infinite number of so-called pocket universes with varying properties. How's your brain doing? But quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle.
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5 ways to kill your...
No one else has the perfect answers for your life. And you need to keep picking those decisions, right? The pipes are infinite and you're going to bump your head, and it's a part of the process. Three, and it's very subtle but very
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Origins of the Universe...
is the Big Bang theory. The Big Bang theory states that the universe began as a hot and infinitely dense point. Only a few millimeters wide, it was similar
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What Lurks in the...
it is an ambush predator with an enormous mouth and infinite patience this fish has been living for so long here
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What game theory teaches...
era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't realize we're in an infinite contest and we only look at our interests so we
Video examples
What gives a dollar bill...
But to keep the Fed from being influenced by the day-to-day vicissitudes of politics, it is not under the direct control of any branch of government. Why doesn't the Fed just decide to print infinite hundred dollar bills to make everyone happy and rich? Well, because then the bills wouldn't be worth anything. Think about the purpose of currency,
Video examples
What is Zeno's Dichotomy...
should take an infinite amount of time. In other words, it says that all motion is impossible. This conclusion is clearly absurd, but where is the flaw in the logic? To resolve the paradox, it helps to turn the story into a math problem. Let's supposed that Zeno's house is one mile from the park
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
But even that number is minuscule compared to another infinity. Some physicists think the space-time continuum is literally infinite and that it contains an infinite number of so-called pocket universes with varying properties. How's your brain doing? Quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle.
Video examples
How big is infinity? -...
like square root of two and pi, the infinity of irrationals is actually greater than the infinity of fractions. Someone once said that the rationals -- the fractions -- are like the stars in the night sky. The irrationals are like the blackness. Cantor also showed that, for any infinite set,
Video examples
The Infinite Hotel...
What self-respecting night manager would ever want to work there even for an infinite salary? But over at Hilbert's Infinite Hotel, where there's never any vacancy and always room for more, the scenarios faced by the ever-diligent and maybe too hospitable night manager
Video examples
How many universes are...
another infinity. Some physicists think the space-time continuum is literally infinite, and that it contains an infinite number of so-called pocket universes with varying properties. How's your brain doing? But quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle.
Video examples
5 ways to kill your...
No one else has the perfect answers for your life. And you need to keep picking those decisions, right? The pipes are infinite and you're going to bump your head, and it's a part of the process. Three, and it's very subtle but very
Video examples
Origins of the Universe...
is the Big Bang theory. The Big Bang theory states that the universe began as a hot and infinitely dense point. Only a few millimeters wide, it was similar
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What Lurks in the...
it is an ambush predator with an enormous mouth and infinite patience this fish has been living for so long here
Example 1 of 10
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say 'infinitely' when you mean 'very'; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
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Margaret Mead
American Scientist
Our humanity rests upon a series of learned behaviors, woven together into patterns that are infinitely fragile and never directly inherited.
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Shakira
Musician
I can take the spotlight that shines on me and shift it towards those issues that are infinitely more important than my own issues.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.
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Hans Kung
Swiss Theologian
A human person is infinitely precious and must be unconditionally protected.
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Roberto Baggio
Italian Athlete
Football, for me, is an infinite passion that will always be around.
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Jacky Ickx
Belgian Driver
I am infinitely grateful to the life which privileged me.
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Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.
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George Jean Nathan
American Editor
Love demands infinitely less than friendship.
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Darrell Issa
American Politician
I've said my patience is not infinite.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say 'infinitely' when you mean 'very'; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
Quote examples
Margaret Mead
American Scientist
Our humanity rests upon a series of learned behaviors, woven together into patterns that are infinitely fragile and never directly inherited.
Quote examples
Shakira
Musician
I can take the spotlight that shines on me and shift it towards those issues that are infinitely more important than my own issues.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.
Quote examples
Hans Kung
Swiss Theologian
A human person is infinitely precious and must be unconditionally protected.
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Roberto Baggio
Italian Athlete
Football, for me, is an infinite passion that will always be around.
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Jacky Ickx
Belgian Driver
I am infinitely grateful to the life which privileged me.
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Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.
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George Jean Nathan
American Editor
Love demands infinitely less than friendship.
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Darrell Issa
American Politician
I've said my patience is not infinite.
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