Infinity
noun
A number or state that is larger than any possible number or measurement.
The universe may very well be infinite, extending into infinity
Often appears as...
- infinity symbol
- infinity of space
noun
A mathematical concept representing a quantity that is larger than any finite number.
In calculus, we approach infinity as a limit
Often appears as...
- infinity plus one
- divide by infinity
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Technical
noun
A distance that is too far to be measured.
The infinity of the ocean's horizon can be overwhelming
Often appears as...
- stare into infinity
- reach for infinity
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Poetic
noun
A number or state that is larger than any possible number or measurement.
The universe may very well be infinite, extending into infinity
Often appears as...
- infinity symbol
- infinity of space
noun
A mathematical concept representing a quantity that is larger than any finite number.
In calculus, we approach infinity as a limit
Often appears as...
- infinity plus one
- divide by infinity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A distance that is too far to be measured.
The infinity of the ocean's horizon can be overwhelming
Often appears as...
- stare into infinity
- reach for infinity
Usage tips
Poetic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concept
Infinity conveys an idea that can't be quantified, representing something limitless or unbounded.
His love for her felt like it reached infinity.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Expression
'Infinity' often exaggerates in everyday language to stress an uncountable amount or duration.
I've told you about that a thousand times, an infinity of reminders!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Though it sounds factual, 'infinity' isn't typically used to describe a real-world amount.
She scrolled through social media for infinity.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concept
Infinity conveys an idea that can't be quantified, representing something limitless or unbounded.
His love for her felt like it reached infinity.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Expression
'Infinity' often exaggerates in everyday language to stress an uncountable amount or duration.
I've told you about that a thousand times, an infinity of reminders!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Though it sounds factual, 'infinity' isn't typically used to describe a real-world amount.
She scrolled through social media for infinity.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concept
Infinity conveys an idea that can't be quantified, representing something limitless or unbounded.
His love for her felt like it reached infinity.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Expression
'Infinity' often exaggerates in everyday language to stress an uncountable amount or duration.
I've told you about that a thousand times, an infinity of reminders!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Though it sounds factual, 'infinity' isn't typically used to describe a real-world amount.
She scrolled through social media for infinity.
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Jason Silva on Decisions...
it raises a new issue which is how do you filter send information said infinity of options sometimes picking between a few things is more meaningful than picking between a bajillion things you can't possibly fully quantify or measure the value of each so you can get over that I think the solution to the
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The Infinite Hotel...
the scenarios faced by the ever-diligent and maybe too hospitable night manager serve to remind us of just how hard it is for our relatively finite minds to grasp a concept as large as infinity. Maybe you can help tackle these problems after a good night's sleep. But honestly, we might need you
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Questions No One Knows...
And a few philosophers and mystics might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now there is no agreement on this question, not even close. All we know is the answer is somewhere between zero and infinity. Well, I guess we know one other thing.
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How big is infinity? -...
So, even though we're familiar with only a few irrationals, 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.
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How heavy is air? - Dan...
allowing air to rush in. So the next time you take a deep breath, think of the unfathomable number of air molecules you're commanding to move. We look up at the night sky to ponder the infinity of space, but unless you're watching this video from that deep space,
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The case of the missing...
approaching a fixed number, while the perimeter was just getting bigger and bigger, uncontrollably ballooning like an overindulgent birthday clown. After infinity pinches, flimflam, there it Finite area, but infinite perimeter. Now that is a piece of work.
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How many universes are...
might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now there is no agreement on this question, not even close. All we know is, the answer is somewhere between zero and infinity.
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Why can't you divide by...
as a new number called i, opening up a whole new mathematical world of complex numbers. So if they can do that, couldn’t we just make up a new rule, say, that the symbol infinity means one over zero,
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East vs west -- the...
And so, the denominator of Alexander's life was one. So, the value of his life was the sum total of his achievements. The denominator of the gymnosophist's life was infinity.
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Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
and white body went tumbling over the embankment I am fed to her third in the family law that polecat don't paid off he went spinning into infinity he went
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Jason Silva on Decisions...
it raises a new issue which is how do you filter send information said infinity of options sometimes picking between a few things is more meaningful than picking between a bajillion things you can't possibly fully quantify or measure the value of each so you can get over that I think the solution to the
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The Infinite Hotel...
the scenarios faced by the ever-diligent and maybe too hospitable night manager serve to remind us of just how hard it is for our relatively finite minds to grasp a concept as large as infinity. Maybe you can help tackle these problems after a good night's sleep. But honestly, we might need you
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Questions No One Knows...
And a few philosophers and mystics might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now there is no agreement on this question, not even close. All we know is the answer is somewhere between zero and infinity. Well, I guess we know one other thing.
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How big is infinity? -...
So, even though we're familiar with only a few irrationals, 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.
Video examples
How heavy is air? - Dan...
allowing air to rush in. So the next time you take a deep breath, think of the unfathomable number of air molecules you're commanding to move. We look up at the night sky to ponder the infinity of space, but unless you're watching this video from that deep space,
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The case of the missing...
approaching a fixed number, while the perimeter was just getting bigger and bigger, uncontrollably ballooning like an overindulgent birthday clown. After infinity pinches, flimflam, there it Finite area, but infinite perimeter. Now that is a piece of work.
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How many universes are...
might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now there is no agreement on this question, not even close. All we know is, the answer is somewhere between zero and infinity.
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Why can't you divide by...
as a new number called i, opening up a whole new mathematical world of complex numbers. So if they can do that, couldn’t we just make up a new rule, say, that the symbol infinity means one over zero,
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East vs west -- the...
And so, the denominator of Alexander's life was one. So, the value of his life was the sum total of his achievements. The denominator of the gymnosophist's life was infinity.
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Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
and white body went tumbling over the embankment I am fed to her third in the family law that polecat don't paid off he went spinning into infinity he went
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Nathan Englander
American Writer
Everything is so much clearer once a world is framed. Maybe it sounds crazy, but with writing, it's infinity that is limiting and the limited that allows for the truly infinite. Once all those elements are in place in a story, the brain is truly freed up to imagine without end.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I have all the time in the world. I am in touch with the timeless. I am surrounded by infinity. When I think like that, it doesn't mean I'm going to miss my train, it just means that I'm not thinking about it right now because I'm speaking to you.
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Henryk Sienkiewicz
Polish Novelist
If the infinity of the sea may call out thus, perhaps when a man is growing old, calls come to him, too, from another infinity still darker and more deeply mysterious; and the more he is wearied by life the dearer are those calls to him.
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Michael Jackson
American Singer
The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation.
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William Blake
English Poet
To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I don't think anyone feels older. You have this infinity inside you that feels like it could go on forever.
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Conor McPherson
Irish Playwright
We know so little of the why, what the universe is, what infinity is. The veil around us is very fragile.
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Louise L. Hay
American Author
Remember, in the vast infinity of life, all is perfect, whole, and complete... and so are you.
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Romesh Gunesekera
Sri Lankan Author
In writing, I try to find the right balance between momentum and infinity, truth and beauty.
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Alfred de Musset
French Writer
I cannot help it - in spite of myself, infinity torments me.
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Nathan Englander
American Writer
Everything is so much clearer once a world is framed. Maybe it sounds crazy, but with writing, it's infinity that is limiting and the limited that allows for the truly infinite. Once all those elements are in place in a story, the brain is truly freed up to imagine without end.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I have all the time in the world. I am in touch with the timeless. I am surrounded by infinity. When I think like that, it doesn't mean I'm going to miss my train, it just means that I'm not thinking about it right now because I'm speaking to you.
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Henryk Sienkiewicz
Polish Novelist
If the infinity of the sea may call out thus, perhaps when a man is growing old, calls come to him, too, from another infinity still darker and more deeply mysterious; and the more he is wearied by life the dearer are those calls to him.
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Michael Jackson
American Singer
The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation.
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William Blake
English Poet
To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I don't think anyone feels older. You have this infinity inside you that feels like it could go on forever.
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Conor McPherson
Irish Playwright
We know so little of the why, what the universe is, what infinity is. The veil around us is very fragile.
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Louise L. Hay
American Author
Remember, in the vast infinity of life, all is perfect, whole, and complete... and so are you.
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Romesh Gunesekera
Sri Lankan Author
In writing, I try to find the right balance between momentum and infinity, truth and beauty.
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Alfred de Musset
French Writer
I cannot help it - in spite of myself, infinity torments me.
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