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without end or limits in extent, amount, or space
- The universe is believed to be infinite in size, with no discernible boundaries.
- The ocean stretched out before them, appearing infinite as it met the horizon.
- Space is often described as infinite, with no boundaries or limits to its vastness.
- Her love for her children seemed infinite, with no limits to her affection.
- She approached the delicate task with infinite patience, ensuring everything was perfect.
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so great that it cannot be easily counted or numbered
- The entrepreneur's dedication to the project was evident in the infinite hours spent refining the business plan.
- The library offered an infinite collection of books, covering topics from ancient history to the latest scientific discoveries.
- The chef's menu featured an infinite variety of flavors, showcasing culinary expertise and creativity.
- The universe is thought to be filled with infinite stars and galaxies.
- The possibilities seemed infinite after she discovered her passion for writing.
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(grammar) referring to verb forms that do not show tense, person, or number, such as infinitives, gerunds, and participles
- In the sentence "To run is fun," the verb "to run" is in its infinite form.
- The teacher explained that infinite verbs do not change according to the subject of the sentence.
- Participles, as infinite forms, can function as adjectives in a sentence.
- The distinction between finite and infinite verbs is crucial for understanding complex sentence structures.
- When analyzing sentence patterns, identifying infinite verbs helps in determining the overall meaning.
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(of a math sequence) having the ability to be continued forever
- The sequence of natural numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...) is infinite.
- The sequence of prime numbers is infinite, meaning there is no largest prime number.
- An infinite geometric series continues indefinitely, with each term being a multiple of the previous term.
- The decimal representation of irrational numbers, such as pi (π), is infinite and non-repeating.
- In calculus, limits are used to define infinite behavior, such as approaching infinity or zero.