infinite

1 of 2

adjective

in·​fi·​nite ˈin-fə-nət 

1

: extending indefinitely : endless

infinite space

2

: immeasurably or inconceivably great or extensive : inexhaustible

infinite patience

3

: subject to no limitation or external determination

4

a

: extending beyond, lying beyond, or being greater than any preassigned finite value however large

infinite number of positive numbers

b

: extending to infinity

infinite plane surface

c

: characterized by an infinite number of elements or terms

an infinite set

an infinite series

infiniteness noun

infinite

2 of 2

noun

: something that is infinite (as in extent, duration, or number)

Synonyms

Adjective

• bottomless
• boundless
• endless
• fathomless
• horizonless
• illimitable
• immeasurable
• immensurable
• indefinite
• limitless
• measureless
• unbounded
• unfathomable
• unlimited

Examples of infinite in a Sentence

Adjective

an infinite series of numbers

She has infinite patience when she's dealing with children.

There seemed to be an infinite number of possibilities.

an infinite variety of choices

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The potential variations are almost infinite, but the basics are clear. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Her collaborations with electronic music producers are not contradictions but extensions of her classical roots, showing us that true artistry lies in seeing beyond the immediate and embracing the infinite possibilities that arise from synthesis. —Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024

Noun

The Transfiguration gives us an almost Abstract Expressionist all-over space, with six standing figures who seem to levitate into the realms of the infinite. —Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024

While making the music, a light bulb went off in LP’s head about her 20-hour workdays and infinite to-do lists. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English infynyt, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French infinit, borrowed from Latin infīnītus "indefinite, having no limit, endless," from in- in- entry 1 + fīnītus "specific, definite, having bounds or limits" — more at finite

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing infinite

• in someone's (infinite) wisdom

Kids Definition

infinite

1 of 2 adjective

in·​fi·​nite ˈin-fə-nət 

1

: being without limits of any kind : endless

infinite space

2

: seeming to be without limits : vast

infinite patience

infinite wealth

3

a

: lying or being beyond or being larger than any number no matter how large

the number of positive numbers is infinite

b

: having an infinite number of elements or terms

an infinite set

infinitely adverb

infinite

2 of 2 noun

: something that is infinite (as in number)