FINITE

finite

(adjective) bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

finite

(adjective) (of verbs) relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

finite (comparative more finite, superlative most finite)

Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.

(grammar, as opposed to infinite or nonfinite) limited by person or number. [from 19th c.]

Synonyms

• limited

Antonyms

• infinite, nonfinite, infinitival

• unlimited

• endless

• eternal

• everlasting

Source: Wiktionary


Fi"nite, a. Etym: [L. finitus, p.p. of finire. See Finish, and cf. Fine, a.]

Definition: Having a limit; limited in quantity, degree, or capacity; bounded; -- opposed to infinite; as, finite number; finite existence; a finite being; a finite mind; finite duration.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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