inf
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A symbol that means a number without a limit
- symbol
- Specialized
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infinito
- The symbol inf denotes that a value is infinite and has no upper limit.
Examples
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Mathematicians often use the shorthand inf to indicate infinity when discussing limits.
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In calculus, the limit of the function approaches inf as x increases without bound.
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This is a function for each XI take the LEM INF as N goes to Infinity of FN of X.
Synonyms
infinity
vsinf
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A time that never ends
is a symbol used to represent the boundless concept not only time
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A state of having no limit or end
is a written symbol used to represent that quality
infiniteness
vsinf
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The state of having no limits or end
is a written symbol that stands for that condition
Surface Forms
inf main
Etymology
Inf used to mean infinity comes from infinite, which means 'without end'. So programmers and calculators use inf to show a value that is larger than any other or has no limit.