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Meaning of Finite
Having a limited or restricted size, amount, or duration
Definitions
- Having a limited or restricted size, amount, or duration
- * Relating to or characterized by a finite or bounded nature
- * Having a specific or determinate end or termination
Etymology of Finite
The word "finite" comes from the Latin "finis," meaning end or boundary, and the suffix "-ite," which forms an adjective
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is limited or bounded
Example Uses
- The finite resources of the planet mean that we must be careful with our consumption
- * The company has a finite amount of time to complete the project before the deadline
- * The finite nature of human life means that we must make the most of the time we have
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
infinite
endless
boundless
unlimited
unbounded
unrestricted
infinite
eternal
perpetual
everlasting
ongoing
continuous
uninterrupted
unending
interminable
limitless
illimitable
unconfined
unrestrained
uncontrolled