|
|
- pronunciation:
- In
f
niht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having no bounds or limits; not measurable; limitless.
Outer space appears infinite to us.One's imagination is infinite.- synonyms:
- boundless, endless, immeasurable, limitless, measureless, unlimited
- antonyms:
- finite
- similar words:
- absolute, abysmal, astronomical, eternal, everlasting, illimitable, immense, indeterminable, unbounded, vast
|
| definition 2: |
in mathematics, incapable of being completely counted or measured; not finite.
A line consists of an infinite number of points.- antonyms:
- finite
- similar words:
- indeterminable
|
| related words: |
almighty, timeless, universal, without number |
adverb + (adj.)infinite
almost, but, equally, essentially, literally, potentially, seemingly, theoretically, virtually
(adj.)infinite
+ noun
adjustment,
amount,
array,
bandwidth,
being,
capacity,
channel,
combination,
compassion,
complexity,
creativity,
darkness,
density,
depth,
dimension,
disk,
distance,
distinction,
diversity,
dot,
energy,
expanse,
expansion,
generosity,
geometry,
goodness,
grace,
gradation,
horizon,
imagination,
improvement,
jest,
layer,
lecturer,
length,
longing,
loop,
love,
matrix,
meaning,
mercy,
mystery,
number,
obligation,
ocean,
patience,
permutation,
plain,
pleasure,
possibility,
potential,
precision,
progression,
quantity,
reality,
realm,
reflection,
regress,
regression,
repetition,
resource,
riches,
sadness,
sequence,
set,
shadow,
shelf,
sky,
sorrow,
space,
speed,
sphere,
supply,
tenderness,
tunnel,
universe,
variability,
variation,
variety,
velocity,
willingness,
wisdom,
wonder,
worth,
zero
[See all][See only the most frequent]
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
that which has no measure or limit.
It is difficult to imagine the infinite.- synonyms:
- endlessness, infinity
- antonyms:
- finite
- similar words:
- eternity
|
| related words: |
everlasting |
| derivations: |
infinitely (adv.), infiniteness (n.) |
The word infinite
contains the following parts:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
fin
Latin
root
that means end, limit
Example words:
confine, define, definite, final, finalist, finality, finalize, finish, finite, indefinite, infinite, infinitive, infinity
-ite1
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means in a state or condition (produced by the action denoted by the verb base)
More about this word part:
The suffix -ite1 attaches to Latin roots, as most English adjectives ending in -ite1 are loanwords from Latin, specifically from past participles of verbs formed with the suffix -itus.
Example words:
apposite, bipartite, composite, contrite, definite, elite, erudite, exquisite, favorite, finite, impolite, indefinite, infinite, opposite, polite, requisite
|