INFINITY represents the concept of limitlessness, endlessness, and the unbounded. From mathematical equations to philosophical contemplations, infinity challenges our understanding of reality itself.
Yes. INFINITY is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 14 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends and 14 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | I | N | F | I | N | I | T | Y | Total |
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| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
INFINITY is the quality or state of being infinite—without limits, boundaries, or end. This profound concept appears across mathematics, physics, philosophy, and theology, representing something that continues forever or is immeasurably great. The symbol ∞ (lemniscate) has become universally recognized as representing infinity. In mathematics, infinity isn't a number but a concept describing something without bound. It appears in calculus (limits approaching infinity), set theory (infinite sets), and geometry (parallel lines meeting at infinity). Georg Cantor revolutionized mathematics by proving different sizes of infinity exist—some infinities are literally bigger than others! Types and contexts of infinity: Mathematical infinity: Limits, series, and infinite sets Physical infinity: Universe size, time, and space Philosophical infinity: Eternal existence and absolute concepts Practical infinity: Very large but finite numbers Symbolic infinity: Love, loyalty, and endless cycles
The word infinity comes from the Latin infinitas, meaning "unboundedness." This derives from infinitus, combining in- ("not") with finitus ("finished, limited"), which comes from finis meaning "end, limit, or boundary." The concept has ancient roots. Ancient Greeks called it apeiron (ἄπειρον), meaning "without limit." They were deeply troubled by infinity—Aristotle distinguished between potential infinity (endless counting) and actual infinity (complete infinite sets), rejecting the latter as impossible. Infinity entered English through Old French infinité in the 14th century, initially in theological contexts describing God's limitless nature. The mathematical symbol ∞ was introduced by John Wallis in 1655, possibly derived from the Roman numeral for 1000 (CIƆ) or from the Greek letter omega (ω). Today, infinity permeates our language from "infinite possibilities" to "love you to infinity and beyond."
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of INFINITY.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside INFINITY: 16 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: FINNYNIFTYTINNYTINYTYINFINFITYINIFINTIINNNIT. See all words from INFINITY.