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Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-fuh-nit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn fə nɪt



Definition of infinite

Origin :
  • late 14c., "eternal, limitless," also "extremely great in number," from Old French infinit "endless, boundless," and directly from Latin infinitus "unbounded, unlimited," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + finitus "defining, definite," from finis "end" (see finish). The noun meaning "that which is infinite" is from 1580s.
  • adj limitless, without end
Example sentences :
  • It was only the infinite mercy of God that I didn't kill him.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • For a race which has the infinite as its goal the word must be on and on.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Of the Infinite the finite mind can only catch a finite glimpse.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • That is my chief point with regard to the Infinite—that it must be here.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • His gaze, however, though not its direction, was still to the infinite.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Finally, he spoke again, and now there was an infinite contentment in the rich voice.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • There was infinite pathos in the tones as she repeated the words so fraught with dreadfulness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Instead, there was only an infinite sadness, while she spoke very gently.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Or was it the infinite humour of Falstaff which attracted him?
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • But we must not expect with our finite mind to comprehend the infinite God.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

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