Endless

Definition

Endless refers to something that has no end, limit, or conclusion. It can describe something that seems to continue indefinitely or without interruption.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛndlɪs/
• Respelling: END-liss

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛndlɪs/
• Respelling: END-liss

The pronunciation of "endless" is consistent in both American and British English, with emphasis on the first syllable.

Etymology

The word "endless" originates from the Old English "endlēas," which is a combination of "end," meaning "limit or conclusion," and the suffix "-less," meaning "without." The term has been used since the Middle Ages to describe something that is infinite or without termination.

Derivatives

• Endlessly (adverb)
• Endlessness (noun)
• Unending (adjective)
• End (noun, verb)
• Endful (adjective, archaic)

Synonyms

• Infinite
• Boundless
• Limitless

Antonyms

• Finite
• Limited
• Concluded

Usage

The word "endless" is often used to describe situations, tasks, or experiences that seem to continue indefinitely without reaching a conclusion. It is also commonly used in a metaphorical sense to describe feelings or conditions that appear to have no end.

Related Terms

• Perpetual: Never ending or changing; lasting forever.
• Eternal: Existing forever, without beginning or end.
• Infinite: Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Having no end, limit, or conclusion: Describes something that continues indefinitely, without reaching a final point or conclusion.
  • Example: "The desert seemed endless as far as the eye could see."
• Appearing to continue indefinitely: Used to describe situations or activities that seem to last forever or are never-ending.
  • Example: "The meeting felt endless with no resolution in sight."