infinition

infinition (definition + infinitity) Ð an infinite process of defining something that cannot be fully or precisely defined; an endless list of possible definitions.

Certain fluid concepts in their emergent state are subject to in-finition--infinite dispersal of their meaning--rather than to definition. To infine is to suggest the infinity of possible definitions of a certain term or concept and therefore to problematize its meaning and the possibility or the benefit of defining it. If definition circumscribes a specific conceptual area, then infinition releases the concept from restricting demarcations and places it in an indeterminate zone. For example, Jacques Derrida never defines his method of deconstruction but only infines it in numerous passages. Infinition is for the humanities what for mathematics is a transcendental number with its "infinite decimal expansion" expressed by a non-periodic decimal fraction: an endless approximation to and escape from a discrete definition.

by Mikhail Epstein November 6, 2003

infinite jest

DFW's masterpiece otherwise known as the pinnacle of postmodern literary snobbery. At a whopping 1,000+ pages (some editions even reach 1,500 pages), 300+ footnotes, and a cast of characters comparable to Tolstoy's mammoth of a novel, War and Peace, Infinite Jest is everyman's trophy of intellectual-ish greatness.

Wow, you actually read Infinite Jest? Boy are you mad!

by infinitefantods July 4, 2014

To Infinity And Beyond!

To snort a line of coke then get a real sloppy blowjob.

So I didn't know she had coke on her, but then we went into the toilet and she fucking took me to infinity and beyond!

by DJFishMonga September 17, 2017

Infinite

A word mentioned in the book "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"...When the main character uses the word he means: The feeling of happiness.. like every bad thought is cleared from your mind and you could go on with that moment.. forever.

When him and his 2 best friends are driving in the car listening to meaningful songs they all felt "infinite".

by Morgan13_33 August 13, 2005

times infinity

phrase used to win an argument when no original comeback can be thought of

person 1: "You're stupid"
paerson 2: "You're stupid times infinity"

by Amleto October 6, 2003

infinite wisdom

used to convey the tendency (or lack thereof) of groups and decision making bodies to consider common sense and obvious implications of their actions. Often used sarcastically and/or pejoratively.

The executive board, in their infinite wisdom, decided to make the meeting during finals week mandatory for all members.

by Dave JH December 9, 2008

Ad infinitum

From Latin. Literally translates to, "To infinity." Is used to relate something that goes on forever.

"The long string of numbers goes ad infinitum! It seems to never end."

by Ludicolo April 26, 2006