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You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices.
Deepak Chopra

Meaning of "infinity" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INFINITY

infinity  [ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INFINITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Infinity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INFINITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Infinity

Infinity is an abstract concept describing something without any limit and is relevant in a number of fields, predominantly mathematics and physics. The English word infinity derives from Latin infinitas, meaning "being without finish", and which can be translated as "unboundedness", itself calqued from the Greek word apeiros, meaning "endless". In mathematics, "infinity" is often treated as if it were a number but it is not the same sort of number as the real numbers. In number systems incorporating infinitesimals, the reciprocal of an infinitesimal is an infinite number, i.e., a number greater than any real number. Georg Cantor formalized many ideas related to infinity and infinite sets during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the theory he developed, there are infinite sets of different sizes. For example, the set of integers is countably infinite, while the infinite set of real numbers is uncountable.

Definition of infinity in the English dictionary

The first definition of infinity in the dictionary is the state or quality of being infinite. Other definition of infinity is endless time, space, or quantity. Infinity is also an infinitely or indefinitely great number or amount.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INFINITY


affinity
əˈfɪnɪtɪ
alkalinity
ˌælkəˈlɪnɪtɪ
asininity
ˌæsɪˈnɪnɪtɪ
concinnity
kənˈsɪnɪtɪ
consanguinity
ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ
crystallinity
ˌkrɪstəˈlɪnɪtɪ
divinity
dɪˈvɪnɪtɪ
exsanguinity
ˌɪksæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ
felinity
fɪˈlɪnɪtɪ
femininity
ˌfɛmɪˈnɪnɪtɪ
feminity
fɛˈmɪnɪtɪ
Latinity
ləˈtɪnɪtɪ
masculinity
ˌmæskjʊˈlɪnɪtɪ
peregrinity
ˌpɛrɪˈɡrɪnɪtɪ
salinity
səˈlɪnɪtɪ
sanguinity
sæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ
saturninity
ˌsætəˈnɪnɪtɪ
trinity
ˈtrɪnɪtɪ
vicinity
vɪˈsɪnɪtɪ
virginity
vəˈdʒɪnɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INFINITY

infin.
infinitant
infinitary
infinitate
infinite
infinitely
infiniteness
infinitesimal
infinitesimal calculus
infinitesimally
infinities
infinitival
infinitivally
infinitive
infinitive marker
infinitively
infinitude
infinitum
infirm
infirmarer

WORDS THAT END LIKE INFINITY

aminity
aquilinity
Blessed Trinity
bovinity
caninity
chlorinity
clandestinity
community
convicinity
electron affinity
equinity
Holy Trinity
humanity
hypersalinity
inquilinity
opportunity
saccharinity
the divinity
unity
vanity

Synonyms and antonyms of infinity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INFINITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «infinity» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of infinity

Translation of «infinity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INFINITY

Find out the translation of infinity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of infinity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «infinity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无穷大
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

infinito
570 millions of speakers

English

infinity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अनंत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللانهاية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бесконечность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

infinito
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনন্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

infini
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tak terhingga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unendlichkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無限大
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무한대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tanpa wates
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô cực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முடிவிலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गणित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sonsuzluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

infinito
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieskończoność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нескінченність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

infinit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άπειρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oneindig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oändlighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

infinity
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of infinity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INFINITY»

The term «infinity» is very widely used and occupies the 8.432 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INFINITY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «infinity» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «infinity» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about infinity

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10 QUOTES WITH «INFINITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word infinity.
1
Simone de Beauvoir
I am incapable of conceiving infinity, and yet I do not accept finity.
2
Max Beckmann
Height, width, and depth are the three phenomena which I must transfer into one plane to form the abstract surface of the picture, and thus to protect myself from the infinity of space.
3
William Blake
To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palms of your hand and eternity in an hour.
4
Joseph Brodsky
The poetic notion of infinity is far greater than that which is sponsored by any creed.
5
Giordano Bruno
Innumerable spirits and souls, when spread out through the same space, do not interfere with each other such that the diffusion of one would affect the diffusion of an infinity of others.
6
Lord Byron
Why I came here, I know not; where I shall go it is useless to inquire - in the midst of myriads of the living and the dead worlds, stars, systems, infinity, why should I be anxious about an atom?
7
Bruce Catton
And there is the headlight, shining far down the track, glinting off the steel rails that, like all parallel lines, will meet in infinity, which is after all where this train is going.
8
Deepak Chopra
You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices.
9
Adam Clarke
Now an infinite happiness cannot be purchased by any price less than that which is infinite in value; and infinity of merit can only result from a nature that is infinitely divine or perfect.
10
Jean Cocteau
Mystery has its own mysteries, and there are gods above gods. We have ours, they have theirs. That is what's known as infinity.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INFINITY»

Discover the use of infinity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to infinity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Infinity: Chronicles of Nick
At fourteen, Nick Gautier thinks he knows everything about the world around him.
Sherrilyn Kenyon, 2010
2
The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations that Transform The World
In this important new book, David Deutsch, an award-winning pioneer in the field of quantum computation, argues that explanations have a fundamental place in the universe.
David Deutsch, 2011
3
Infinity: New Research Frontiers
Following this, the book considers the perspectives of physics and cosmology: can infinity be found in the real universe? Finally, the book returns to questions of philosophical and theological aspects of infinity.
Michael Heller, W. Hugh Woodin, 2011
4
One Two Three . . . Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science
A mind-expanding volume for the layman and the science-minded. "This is a layman's book as readable as a historical novel, but every chapter bears the solid imprint of authoritative research." — San Francisco Chronicle.
George Gamow, 2012
5
The Mathematics of Infinity: A Guide to Great Ideas
Praise for the First Edition ". . . an enchanting book for those people in computer science or mathematics who are fascinated by the concept of infinity."—Computing Reviews ". . . a very well written introduction to set theory . . . easy ...
Theodore G. Faticoni, 2012
6
To Infinity and Beyond: A Cultural History of the Infinite
"Maor explores the idea of infinity in mathematics and in art and argues that this is the point of contact between the two, best exemplified by the work of the Dutch artist M. C. Escher, six of whose works are shown here in beautiful color ...
Eli Maor, 1991
7
Understanding Infinity: The Mathematics of Infinite Processes
Conceived by the author as an introduction to "why the calculus works," this volume offers a 4-part treatment: an overview; a detailed examination of the infinite processes arising in the realm of numbers; an exploration of the extent to ...
Anthony Gardiner, 1982
8
Philosophical Perspectives on Infinity
This book is an exploration of philosophical questions about infinity. Graham Oppy examines how the infinite lurks everywhere, both in science and in our ordinary thoughts about the world.
Graham Oppy, 2006
9
Mirrors of Infinity:: The French Formal Garden and ...
Focusing on the metaphysics, aesthetics, and theology of the seventeenth century, Allen Weiss's analysis offers new insight into the major gardens of this period: Vaux-le-Vicomte, Chantilly, and Versailles.
Allen S. Weiss, 1995
10
Infinity Ring Book 3: The Trap Door
The multi-platform adventure through time continues!
Lisa McMann, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INFINITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term infinity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Disney Infinity 3.0 - Are These Disney Figures in game? | moviepilot …
A few days ago John Vignocchi released an image of a ridiculous amount for Disney Infinity characters we can expect to see in Disney Infinity ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
2
'Avengers: Infinity War' Update: Magus Confirmed As the Second …
It was reported earlier that “Avengers: Infinity War” will not just focus on Thanos as the primary villain but there are chances that there could be ... «Movie News Guide, Jul 15»
3
Disney Interactive returns to the D23 Expo 2015 with Disney Infinity
Whether you like video games that take you to that Galaxy Far, Far Away or entertain you via the mobile device that's closest at hand, Disney ... «Inside the Magic, Jul 15»
4
Marvel's Phase Two Blu-Ray Collector's Set Is Inside An Infinity Stone
Well, considering that most of Marvel's Phase Two movies were centered around the Infinity Stones, why not use them as inspiration for the box ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
5
Arsenal's Theo Walcott worried by Infinity Pool in Singapore
During a tour of the hotel, Walcott could not help but ask the guide, about the iconic infinity pool, and whether the pool had a ledge. The pool ... «The Hard Tackle, Jul 15»
6
Marvel Announces Phase 2 Blu-Ray Collection that Comes in an …
... same place is equivalent to an Infinity Stone, as the collection will come in an Orb, which held the Power Stone in Guardians of the Galaxy. «Outer Places, Jul 15»
7
Analyst Price Target Update on Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | News …
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INFI) shares are expected to touch $18.43 in the short term. This short term price target has been ... «News Watch International, Jul 15»
8
Infinity Property And Casualty Corporation Congratulates Angela …
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (NASDAQ: IPCC) announced that Angela Brock-Kyle has been ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
9
'Love you mostest infinity': Kycie Terry laid to rest - The Spectrum
It was impossible to escape Kycie Jai Terry's toothy smile and big blue eyes Thursday morning. They jumped out from photos of the 5-year-old ... «St. George Daily Spectrum, Jul 15»
10
To infinity and beyond? What comes after Pluto
New Horizon's mission could extend beyond Pluto to explore the Kuiper Belt region. Eventually, the spacecraft will head on a never-ending trip ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»

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