"pseudoinfinite" meaning in All languages combined

See pseudoinfinite on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: pseudo- + infinite Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|infinite}} pseudo- + infinite Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pseudoinfinite (not comparable)
  1. Pertaining to a finite number that, in a given context, has the property of infinite; it is so large as to be indistinguishable from infinite in a particular scenario. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-pseudoinfinite-en-adj-Z3cxo34R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 42 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with pseudo-: 65 35
  2. Appearing to be, but not in fact, boundless, endless, or limitless. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-pseudoinfinite-en-adj-tBWkOujI

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