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Exploring the roots and significance of the infinity symbol
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You’ve probably seen infinity symbols on jewelry, clothing, or even tattoos, but what does this sideways figure-eight shape mean? In a nutshell, the infinity symbol represents endlessness, and it can indicate that something is everlasting or unlimited. In this article, we’ll cover the all the meaning of the infinity symbol, plus its historical origins.
Things You Should Know
- The infinity symbol represents endlessness and the idea that something will last forever.
- In mathematics, the infinity symbol represents the concept of something endless or limitless. It was first used by mathematician John Wallis in 1655.
- The infinity symbol also represents emotional and spiritual concepts such as eternal love and faith.
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References
- ↑ https://www.thesymbolism.com/infinity/
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- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/science/infinity-mathematics
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemniscate
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- ↑ https://www.astrology.com/numerology/angel-numbers/8-meaning
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- ↑ https://www.awakeningstate.com/spiritual-awakening/infinity-symbol-spiritual-meaning/
- ↑ https://www.tarotteachings.com/lemniscate-infinity-symbol-meaning-in-the-tarot.html
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