infinite
Pronunciation: [ˈɪnfɪnɪt]
Word
Context: "mathematics"
(adjective) something that has no limits or ends. In math, we might say numbers can go on forever, like 1, 2, 3, and so on. They are infinite.
Example
The number of stars in the sky is often thought to be infinite.
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There aren't infinite fish in the ocean; some types can become endangered.
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Can you think of something that is infinite in your life?
Context: "philosophy"
(adjective) referring to ideas that have no end, often talking about concepts like time or space being endless.
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Many people believe that the universe is infinite and goes on forever.
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Some theories suggest that time is not infinite and will come to an end.
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What do you think happens in infinite time?
Context: "poetry/literature"
(adjective) used to describe things that are very large or beyond what we can really understand.
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Her love for her family felt infinite, as if it would never fade.
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His patience was not infinite; he soon became frustrated.
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Can you feel infinite joy when something great happens?
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