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1. Infinite

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   Mathematical Formalization
   The rigorous mathematical treatment of infinity began in earnest with the development of calculus by Newton and Leibniz. The symbol $\infty$, standardized in the 17th century, initially functioned primarily as a formal operator signifying a limit (mathematics)/) approached but never attained.
   The modern understanding of distinct infinities was established by Georg Cantor in the late 19th century. [Cantor](/entries/geor…