Finite ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Finite ( adjective )

  1. Having bounds or limits; not infinite.
  2. Having a limited or definite extent; not boundless; not eternal.

Origin:

From latin finitus "ended, bounded, limited", past participle of finire "to end, limit, set bounds to".

Examples:

  1. The universe is thought to be finite in size.
  2. The amount of oil in the ground is finite and will eventually run out.
  3. The time we have to complete this project is finite, so we need to work efficiently.
  4. The resources are finite, they will eventually be depleted.
  5. The human mind is finite, it has its limits.

(As a verb)

Finite ( verb )

  1. Having bounds or limits; not infinite.
  2. Having a limited or definite extent; not boundless; not eternal.

Origin:

From latin finitus "ended, bounded, limited", past participle of finire "to end, limit, set bounds to".

Examples:

  1. The universe is thought to be finite in size.
  2. The amount of oil in the ground is finite and will eventually run out.
  3. The time we have to complete this project is finite, so we need to work efficiently.
  4. The resources are finite, they will eventually be depleted.
  5. The human mind is finite, it has its limits.
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