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endless - 3 dictionary results

end⋅less

[end-lis]
–adjective
1. having or seeming to have no end, limit, or conclusion; boundless; infinite; interminable; incessant: an endless series of complaints; Time is endless.
2. made continuous, as by joining the two ends of a single length: an endless chain or belt.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME endelees, OE endelēas. See end 1 , -less


end⋅less⋅ly, adverb
end⋅less⋅ness, noun


1. limitless, illimitable, unending, unceasing, continuous, perpetual. See eternal.
end·less   (ěnd'lĭs)   
adj.  
  1. Being or seeming to be without an end or limit; boundless: an endless universe; an endless conversation.
  2. Formed with the ends joined; continuous: an endless chain.
end'less·ly adv., end'less·ness n.

Endless

End"less\, a. [AS. endele['a]s. See End.]

1. Without end; having no end or conclusion; perpetual; interminable; -- applied to length, and to duration; as, an endless line; endless time; endless bliss; endless praise; endless clamor.

2. Infinite; excessive; unlimited. --Shak.

3. Without profitable end; fruitless; unsatisfying. [R.] "All loves are endless." --Beau. & Fl.

4. Void of design; objectless; as, an endless pursuit.

Endless chain, a chain which is made continuous by uniting its two ends.

Endless screw. (Mech.) See under Screw.

Syn: Eternal; everlasting; interminable; infinite; unlimited; incessant; perpetual; uninterrupted; continual; unceasing; unending; boundless; undying; imperishable.
Language Translation for : endless
Spanish: interminable,
German: endlos,
Japanese: 果てしない
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