Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Infinite (-r)
infinite (-r), adj. [OFr < L. infīnītus, unbounded.] (webplay: boundless, condescension, end, existence, extent, God, great, large, man, size, space, time).
- Boundless; having no limit.
- Exceedingly great; high measurement or calculation. 930 May not our Second with it's First / So infinite compare
- Endless; immensely long.
- Infinite regress.
- Having no determined limit.
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