ad infinitum

ad in·fi·ni·tum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ad in-fuh-nahy-tuh m, ad in-]
- /ˈad æd ˌɪn fəˈnaɪ təm, ˌæd ɪn-/
- /æd ˌɪn.ˈfɪ.nə.təm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad in-fuh-nahy-tuh m, ad in-]
- /ˈad æd ˌɪn fəˈnaɪ təm, ˌæd ɪn-/

Definitions of ad infinitum words

adverb ad infinitum If something happens ad infinitum, it is repeated again and again in the same way. 3
adverb ad infinitum without end; endlessly; to infinity 3
noun ad infinitum endlessly; forever; without limit 3
adverb ad infinitum to infinity; endlessly; without limit. 1
adverb ad infinitum Endlessly; for ever; neverendingly. 0

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Parts of speech for Ad infinitum

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ad infinitum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for ad infinitum

adj ad infinitum

forever — without ever ending; eternally: to last forever.
perpetually — continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
ceaselessly — without stop or pause; unending; incessant.
neverending — having or likely to have no end: never-ending worry.

adv ad infinitum

interminably — incapable of being terminated; unending: an interminable job.
never-ending — having or likely to have no end: never-ending worry.
on and on — so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the table; Hang your coat on the hook.
at length — If someone does something at length, they do it after a long period of time.
continuously — uninterrupted in time; without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert.

All 12 Synonyms of ad infinitum