Actual infinity refers to a concept in mathematics and philosophy that treats infinity as a completed, fully realized entity rather than as a process or a limit. In this context, actual infinity is often contrasted with potential infinity, which represents a process that can continue indefinitely but never actually reaches an infinite value. In mathematics, actual infinity is commonly encountered in set theory. For example: 1. **Set Theory**: The set of natural numbers is considered to be infinitely large.
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