infinity

• Substantiv, das das Konzept von etwas bezeichnet, das kein Ende hat, grenzenlose Ausdehnung oder unbegrenzte Dauer besitzt. Es kann sowohl räumliche als auch zeitliche Unendlichkeit sowie die mathematische Unendlichkeit meinen.

A noun referring to the concept of something that has no end, limitless extent, or unbounded duration.

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1. Endless timeB2formal

   A state or concept of time that has no end; eternity.

   Unendlichkeit

   • The philosopher pondered the concept of infinity.
   • The stars seem to shine for an infinity of time.
   • He felt as if he had waited for an infinity.

   Synonymeendlessnesseternityeverlastingnessperpetuitytimelessness

   Antonymeboundednessfinitude

2. Unlimited extentB2formal

   The quality of being unlimited or endless in space, extent, or number.

   Unendlichkeit

   • The universe stretches into infinity.
   • The number of possible combinations is infinity.
   • She gazed into the infinity of the ocean.

   Synonymeboundlessnessendlessnesslimitlessness

   Antonymeboundednessfiniteness

3. Mathematics conceptB2formal

   A mathematical concept representing a quantity larger than any finite number.

   Mathematisches Konzept

   • In calculus, infinity is used to describe limits.
   • The series approaches infinity as n increases.
   • Infinity is not a number but a concept.

   Synonymeboundlessnessendlessnessinfinitudelimitlessness