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finite

Syllabification: (fi·nite)
Pronunciation: /ˈfīnīt/
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Definition of finite

adjective

  • 1having limits or bounds:every computer has a finite amount of memory
  • not infinitely small:one’s chance of winning may be small, but it is finite
  • 2 Grammar (of a verb form) having a specific tense, number, and person. Contrasted with nonfinite.

Derivatives

finitely

adverb

finiteness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin finitus 'finished', past participle of finire(see finish)

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