Finite
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adjective
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verb
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(As an adjective)
Finite ( adjective )
- Having bounds or limits; not infinite.
- 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:
- The universe is thought to be finite in size.
- The amount of oil in the ground is finite and will eventually run out.
- The time we have to complete this project is finite, so we need to work efficiently.
- The resources are finite, they will eventually be depleted.
- The human mind is finite, it has its limits.
(As a verb)
Finite ( verb )
- Having bounds or limits; not infinite.
- 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:
- The universe is thought to be finite in size.
- The amount of oil in the ground is finite and will eventually run out.
- The time we have to complete this project is finite, so we need to work efficiently.
- The resources are finite, they will eventually be depleted.
- The human mind is finite, it has its limits.