ad infinitum
adverb/phrase | /ad infinitum/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUM
to infinity; endlessly
Literal meaning:
"to infinity"
ad infinitum
adverb/phrase | /ad infinitum/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMto infinity; endlessly
Literal meaning:
"to infinity"
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Examples
"The conversation could repeat ad infinitum if they don't agree."
"Rules were refined to prevent discussions going ad infinitum."
Mnemonic Trick
ad infinitum = ad (to) + infinitum (infinite) → without end
Source: Foreign Words & PhrasesAdded: 9/28/2025
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