infinitize

The philosopher attempts to infinitize the concept of time in his theory.

Definition

Verb (transitive): To make something infinite or without limits; to extend something without boundaries or end.

Usage Examples

• (To make a limited collection unbounded.)
• (To extend the cosmos beyond any finite limits.)
• (To remove the boundaries of a digital workspace.)

Advanced Usage

• "to infinitize a function": In mathematics, to define a function that approaches infinity under certain conditions.

  • The equation was modified to infinitize the output as the input approached zero. (To make the function's value become infinite.)

• "to infinitize a concept": To apply the idea of infinity to a finite notion, often in theoretical or abstract contexts.

  • The poet sought to infinitize the feeling of love, describing it as eternal and boundless. (To portray a finite emotion as limitless.)

Variants and Related Words

• Infinite (adj): without limits or end.

  • The universe is thought to be infinite in size. (Having no boundaries.)

• Infinity (n): the state of being infinite; an endless or limitless quantity.

  • The concept of infinity is central to calculus. (The idea of endlessness.)

• Infinitization (n): the process or result of making something infinite.

  • The infinitization of the sequence required careful mathematical proof. (The act of making it endless.)

Synonyms

• Boundlessness: the quality of having no limits.
• Endlessness: the state of being without end.
• Limitlessness: the condition of being unrestricted.

Related Idioms

• Go on to infinity: to continue without ever stopping.

  • The discussion seemed to go on to infinity, with no conclusion in sight. (Continue endlessly.)

• To the nth degree: to an extreme or infinite extent.

  • He pushed his patience to the nth degree, but finally gave up. (To the utmost limit.)