finite
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naɪt adjective
1.
having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable.
2.
Mathematics.
a.
(of a set of elements) capable of being completely counted.
b.
not infinite or infinitesimal.
c.
not zero.
3.
subject to limitations or conditions, as of space, time, circumstances, or the laws of nature: man's finite existence on earth.
noun
4.
something that is finite.
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finite (ˈfaɪnaɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent: a finite difference |
| 2. | maths, logic denumerable Compare infinite having a number of elements that is a natural number; able to be counted using the natural numbers less than some natural number |
| 3. | a. limited or restricted in nature: human existence is finite |
| b. (as noun): the finite | |
| 4. | denoting any form or occurrence of a verb inflected for grammatical features such as person, number, and tense |
| [C15: from Latin fīnītus limited, from fīnīre to limit, end] | |
| 'finitely | |
| —adv | |
| 'finiteness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
finite
1410, from L. finitus, pp. of finire "to limit, set bounds, end," from finis (see finish).
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Science Dictionary
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Example sentences
There's a finite capacity that the cell phone system can support at any given base station.
So there could also be a finite infinity of matter in motion within the life time of a single solar system.
The reality is that there's a finite amount of virtually risk-free debt.
Exponential consumption of finite resources is a frightening concept.
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