Definition that contains infinity
- limit the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
- chaos (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe
- point of accumulation the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
- ad infinitum to infinity; without or seemingly without limit
- asymptote a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
- hyperfocal distance the distance in front of a lens that is focused at infinity beyond which all objects are well defined and clear
- anaximander a presocratic Greek philosopher and student of Thales who believed the universal substance to be infinity rather than something resembling ordinary objects (611-547 BC)
- limit point the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity