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Unendlichkeit

/ʊnˈʔɛntlɪçkaɪ̯t/
noun★Intermediate— infinity
formal

The state of being infinite or boundless; eternity or infinity, especially in a philosophical, mathematical, or cosmic context.

Die Unendlichkeit des Weltalls ist schwer vorstellbar.

The infinity of the cosmos is hard to imagine.

In der Mathematik gibt es verschiedene Konzepte der Unendlichkeit.

In mathematics, there are different concepts of infinity.

💡

Often used in philosophical, scientific, or poetic contexts to describe something without limits or bounds.

Collocations

die Unendlichkeit des Universumsthe infinity of the universedie Unendlichkeit der Zeitthe infinity of timedie Unendlichkeit der Möglichkeitenthe infinity of possibilities

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Related Phrases

in die Unendlichkeit entschwindenphrase
to vanish into infinity

💡Pro Tip

Philosophical vs. Mathematical Use

In philosophy, 'Unendlichkeit' often refers to abstract concepts like eternity, while in mathematics, it refers to the concept of infinity in numbers or sets.

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Unendlichkeit' as it is a noun in German.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the German prefix 'un-' (not) and 'Endlichkeit' (finiteness), meaning 'not finite' or 'infinite'.

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Unendlichkeit' is often used in abstract or philosophical discussions about time, space, and existence. It can also refer to mathematical infinity in formal contexts.

Word Breakdown

un-
not
prefix
+
Endlichkeit
finiteness
root
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