26 SEPTEMBER 1947, Page 16

ABUSE OF INFINITY

Sta,—Even among writers of repute there seems to be a growing tendency to use the terms " infinite " and " infinitely " without considering the meaning of " infinity." Two of the " middles " in the current number of The Spectator give examples of this careless usage; so I suppose even you, Sir, do not find it too infinitely distressing.

Meaning to say " far better,"

He said 'twas " infinitely " so— One might believe "far better," But " infinitely "?—NO.