Infinitely
/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/
Definitions
To an unlimited or immeasurable extent or degree; forever.
/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/
To an unlimited extent or degree; without end.
The universe is believed to be infinitely large.
💡 Simply: Think of something that goes on and on without stopping, like how much you might love a pet. 'I love my dog infinitely!'.
👶 For kids: Going on and on forever, without a stop!
More Examples
I am grateful to you infinitely for your kindness.
The possibilities are infinitely varied.
How It's Used
"The number line extends infinitely in both directions."
"I appreciate your help infinitely."
Idioms & expressions
infinitely divisible
Capable of being divided into smaller and smaller parts without limit; a concept used especially in mathematics and physics.
"In theoretical physics, space and time are often treated as infinitely divisible."
infinitely better
A significant improvement, beyond calculation.
"This new software is infinitely better than the old one, it saves so much time."
From Middle English *infinitly*, from Old French *infiniment*, from Latin *infinitus* ('unlimited') + *-ment* (adverbial suffix).
Appeared in scientific and philosophical texts of the 17th and 18th centuries to describe concepts such as unboundedness and eternity.
Memory tip
Imagine an endless, unbroken line stretching into the horizon; that's infinitely.
Word Origin
"unlimited, boundless"