English Explanatory Dictionary

transfinite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Beyond finite.
  2. Relating to transfinite numbers.
noun
  1. A transfinite number.

Pronunciation

/tɹænsˈfaɪnaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-transfinite.wav

Word forms

transfinite transfinites

Etymology

From German transfinit, coined by Georg Cantor, equivalent to trans- + finite.

Related words

finite infinite transfinity

Derived words

transfinite induction transfinitely
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