Synonyms for

Infinity

Verb / ˌɪˈnfɪnɪti: / Another word for infinity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state or quality of being infinite; something that is endless or boundless

Synonyms & similar words

eternity eternity endlessness limitlessness perpetuity boundlessness immeasurability unlimitedness timelessness immensity infinitude infinite unboundedness infiniteness immeasurableness boundlessness unfathomableness unfathomability limitless never-ending unceasing

Synonyms by register

Formal

boundlessness eternity unboundedness

Informal

endlessness forever

Literary

immeasurability vastness

Antonyms

finitude limitation boundary end conclusion finite

Common collocations

  • infinity and beyond
  • infinity pool
  • infinity loop
  • infinity symbol
  • infinity of space
  • infinity of time
  • approaching infinity

Word family

noun infinity
adjective infinite
adverb infinitely

Usage note

While 'infinity' often refers to a mathematical concept, it can also describe something without any limit or end. Be mindful of context, as it can be used both literally and figuratively.

Example sentences

  1. The universe is said to be infinite in size.
  2. I love you to infinity and beyond!
  3. The possibilities are infinite.
  4. The number of stars in the sky seems infinite.
  5. The concept of infinity is fascinating to scientists and mathematicians.

Quotes

  • "In mathematics, the infinite is often paradoxical. For instance, the infinite is bigger than the finite, yet removing a finite part from the infinite leaves the infinite as large as it was." - Carl Sagan
  • "The infinite in mathematics often shocks our intuition." - Carl Friedrich Gauss
  • "What is infinite in one direction is infinite in the other." - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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