Word 'endless' in Other Languages
- endless in Assamese অসমীয়া
- endless in Bengali বাংলা
- endless in Bodo बड़ो
- endless in Dogri डोगरी
- endless in English
- endless in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- endless in Hindi हिन्दी
- endless in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- endless in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- endless in Konkani कोंकणी
- endless in Maithili মৈথিলী
- endless in Malayalam മലയാളം
- endless in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- endless in Marathi मराठी
- endless in Nepali नेपाली
- endless in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- endless in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- endless in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- endless in Santali
- endless in Sindhi سنڌي
- endless in Tamil தமிழ்
- endless in Telugu తెలుగు
- endless in Urdu اُردُو
Endless
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
US: /ˈɛndləs/
UK: /ˈɛndləs/
Definitions
- Having no limit or end; infinite.
- Continuing forever or for an extremely long time.
- Inexhaustible or unlimited in quantity.
Usage Examples
- The universe seems endless in its vastness.
- They walked for what felt like an endless journey.
- His patience was endless when teaching children.
Etymology
From Middle English "endeles," from Old English "endeleas" ("without an end"), equivalent to "end" + "-less."
Synonyms
- Infinite
- Boundless
- Unceasing
- Limitless
- Perpetual
Antonyms
- Finite
- Limited
- Brief
- Ephemeral
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | interminable | /inteɾmiˈnaβle/ |
| French | sans fin | /sɑ̃ fɛ̃/ |
| German | endlos | /ˈɛntloːs/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 无尽的 | /wú jìn de/ |
| Hindi | असीम | /asiːm/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
There are no significant regional variations in pronunciation.
Historical Usage
The term "endless" has been used since Old English to describe things without limits, often appearing in religious texts to describe eternity.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, "endless" is often associated with themes of time, space, and infinity, particularly in philosophy and science fiction.
More Information
The concept of endlessness has influenced multiple fields, including mathematics (infinity), philosophy (eternal existence), and poetry (endless love or sorrow). The word frequently appears in poetry, religious texts, and scientific discussions on the vastness of the universe.