infinity
UK/in'finiti/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
The state of having no end or limit; an endlessly large quantity.
无限,无穷;无穷大。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin- (not) + fin (end) + -ity (state) = 'the state of having no end.' The noun of infinite; in math it is the limit larger than any number (the symbol ∞).
Root fin still carries 30 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.approach infinity趋于无穷
- 2.to infinity至无穷
- 3.infinity pool无边泳池
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two mirrors reflected each other into infinity.
- 2.
As x approaches infinity, the value levels off.