Finite Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

finite

/ˈfaɪˌnaɪt/

adjective

finite

/ˈfaɪˌnaɪt/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of FINITE

1

:

having limits

• a finite number of possibilities

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having a limited nature

• the earth's finite supply of natural resources
• the finite human life span

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2

grammar

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of or relating to a verb form that shows action that takes place at a particular time (such as the past)

• a finite verb such as “is” or “are”

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— opposite nonfinite

— finitely

adverb