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Definition of "infinitude" [in•fin•i•tude]

  • The state or quality of being infinite. (noun)
  • An immeasurably large quantity, number, or extent: "[His designs contain] an infinitude of forest shadings for the scenes with animals” ( Alan Rich). (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "infinitude" in a sentence
  • "Thekla is more calm, and reposes more on itself; the love of Juliet gives us the idea of infinitude, and that of Thekla of eternity: the love of Juliet flows on with an increasing tide, like the river pouring to the ocean; and the love of Thekla stands unalterable, and enduring as the rock."
  • "And the sort of doctrines likely to be quoted would explain an assault at Anzio as much as the determination to recapitalize a failing venture: “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm” “An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man” “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds” “Insist on yourself; never imitate” “Trust thyself; every heart vibrates to that iron string” “In all my lectures I have taught but one doctrine, namely the infinitude of the private man.”"
  • "Material infinity is not particularly impressive; it is a potential infinitude rather than an actual infinitude I use 'infinitude' rather than 'infinity' because 'infinity' suggests a real collection of some sort, which is not quite what Aquinas is getting at."