infini (French)
Where does "infini" come from?
The French noun 'infini' descends directly from the Latin 'īnfīnītus,' meaning 'boundless' or 'unlimited.' This term is built from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'fīnītus,' the past participle of 'fīniō' (to finish or limit). Ultimately, the word captures the concept of something that lacks a finish or a boundary, embodying the mathematical and philosophical idea of infinity.
Full etymology tree
- infini (French), 'infinity (the symbol ∞)'
- inherited īnfīnītus (Latin), 'boundless, unlimited, endless'
- affix in- (Latin), 'un-, non-, not'
- affix fīnītus (Latin), 'finished, terminated, having been finished or terminated.'
- deverbal fīniō (Latin), 'to finish, terminate'
- derived fīnis (Latin), 'end'
- deverbal fīniō (Latin), 'to finish, terminate'
- inherited īnfīnītus (Latin), 'boundless, unlimited, endless'
Descendants and derived words
- à l'infini (French)
Updated June 2026
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