infinite

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
  2. adjective having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
  3. adjective of verbs; having neither person nor number nor mood (as a participle or gerund or infinitive)

Etymology

From Middle English infinite, from Old French infinit and its etymon Latin īnfīnītus, from in- (“not”) + fīnis (“end”) + the perfect passive participle ending -ītus. By surface analysis, in- + finite. Doublet of infinito. Displaced native Old English unġeendodlīċ.

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