असीमित
asīmita
The Sanskrit word for "unlimited" is असीमित (asīmita).
The term is used to describe things that are limitless, without bounds or unrestricted.
Meaning: limitless or without bounds, unrestricted (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word असीमित is composed of the prefix a- (not), the root sī (to bind/limit) and the suffix -mita (measured/bounded).
Which one should you use?
While असीमित means unlimited or unrestricted, the formal term Aparimita can be used to translate as 'limitless' or 'boundless' and Ananta or अनन्त is a common synonym used to describe something that is infinite or endless.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the neuter nominative singular, the word takes the suffix -m to become असीमितम्.
How do you pronounce it?
asīmita
Did you know?
- The synonym Ananta is not just an adjective but a proper name for the great serpent Shesha who supports the universe on his head.
- In Buddhist philosophy, the concept of 'unlimited' is expressed through Brahmavihara, specifically the 'unlimited states' of love, compassion, joy and equanimity.
- In many Vedic texts, the concept of the 'unlimited' is often personified as a cosmic force rather than just a mathematical quality. This transforms a simple adjective into a spiritual descriptor of the universe.
Examples in context
- अत्र असीमित आकाशः अस्ति ।atra asīmita ākāśaḥ asti.There is an unlimited sky here.
- तस्य ज्ञानं असीमितम् अस्ति ।tasya jñānaṃ asīmitam asti.His knowledge is unlimited.
- सा असीमित शक्तिं धारयति ।sā asīmita śaktiṃ dhārayati.She possesses unlimited power.
Example conversation
Kavya and Aditya are discussing their internet data plan.
- काव्या Kavyaकिम् एषा योजना असीमित अस्ति?kim eṣā yojanā asīmita asti?Is this plan unlimited?
- आदित्य Adityaआम्, एषा असीमित डेटा ददाति।ām, eṣā asīmita dētā dadāti.Yes, this gives unlimited data.
- काव्या Kavyaतर्हि एषा उत्तमः योजना अस्ति।tarhi eṣā uttamaḥ yojanā asti.Then this is a great plan.
- आदित्य Adityaसत्यम्, काव्या।satyam, kāvyā.That is true, Kavya.
