infinity

[ in-fin-i-tee ]

noun

, plural in·fin·i·ties.

1. the quality or state of being infinite.
2. something that is infinite.
3. infinite space, time, or quantity.
4. an infinite extent, amount, or number.
5. an indefinitely great amount or number.
6. Mathematics.
   1. the assumed limit of a sequence, series, etc., that increases without bound.
   2. infinite distance or an infinitely distant part of space.
7. Photography.
   1. a distance between a subject and the camera so great that rays of light reflected from the subject may be regarded as parallel.
   2. a distance setting of the camera lens beyond which everything is in focus.

infinity

/ ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being infinite
2. endless time, space, or quantity
3. an infinitely or indefinitely great number or amount
4. optics photog a point that is far enough away from a lens, mirror, etc, for the light emitted by it to fall in parallel rays on the surface of the lens, etc
5. physics a dimension or quantity of sufficient size to be unaffected by finite variations
6. maths the concept of a value greater than any finite numerical value
7. a distant ideal point at which two parallel lines are assumed to meet

infinity

/ ĭn-fĭn′ĭ-tē /

1. A space, extent of time, or quantity that has no limit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of infinity¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English infinite, from Latin infīnitās, from in- in- ³ + fīni(s) “boundary, end, highest point” ( finish ) + -tās -ty ²

Example Sentences

The room, which has a dizzying effect, is reminiscent of Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Mirror Rooms” at the Broad but looks more like something out of Ant-Man’s quantum universe.

From Los Angeles Times

A similar message was already on display on its Samsung infinity screen inside the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

In the comics, the whole ordeal with the Infinity Stones was Thanos’ attempt to woo her.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re not prone to crippling panic and fear; instead, they stride with confidence that they’re going to win by a million points and swim in an infinity pool of liberal tears.

From Slate

With less than two minutes to play and the victory in hand, the Rams posted “Good Luck, Dodgers” on the circular Infinity Board suspended above the field.

From Los Angeles Times