infinity symbolism

Infinity sign is one of the few symbols that are both gracefully simple and profoundly meaningful. 

Before talking about the symbolic sideway figure 8 that makes infinity sign so special, let’s talk about the concept of infinity itself. Infinity refers to something with no bound or limit, and was a concept used in mathematics and physics.

The special and beautiful meaning of infinity was understood and used ever since the ancient times: The English word “infinity” comes from the Latin word “infinitas”, or “unboundedness”. This Latin word itself originated from the Greek word “apeiros”, meaning “endless”.

Today, the concept of infinity has reached far beyond its original meanings in academics. Infinity is now used popularly to imply something will last forever. Its most popular use is as an expression of eternal love or unstoppable capability.

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