Definitions for Finite
ˈfaɪ naɪtfi·nite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. finiteadjective

   bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

2. finiteadjective

   of verbs; relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. finiteadjective

   Limited, constrained by bounds, impermanent

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FINITEadjective

   Limited; bounded; terminated.

   Etymology: finitus, Latin.

   Servius conceives no more thereby than a finite number for indefinite. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. iv. c. 12.

   Finite of any magnitude holds not any proportion to infinite. John Locke.

   That supposed infinite duration will, by the very supposition, be limited at two extremes, though never so remote asunder, and consequently must needs be finite. Richard Bentley, Serm.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.7 / 7 votes

1. Finiteadjective

   having a limit; limited in quantity, degree, or capacity; bounded; -- opposed to infinite; as, finite number; finite existence; a finite being; a finite mind; finite duration

2. Etymology: [L. finitus, p. p. of finire. See Finish, and cf. Fine, a.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Finite

   fī′nīt, adj. having an end or limit: subject to limitations or conditions, as time, space—opp. to Infinite (q.v.).—adj. Fī′nīteless, without end or limit.—adv. Fī′nītely.—ns. Fī′nīteness, Fin′itūde. [L. finītus, pa.p. of finīre.]

How to pronounce Finite?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Finite in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Finite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Finite in a Sentence

1. Subhas Acharya:

   The land resource is finite and a population of 4.4 million cannot be sustained within it. Fish stocks have diminished and forest dwelling involves high risks. On top, climatic changes here are already evident and well-documented.

2. Kim Cobb:

   I'm kind of hopeful that many of the worst and most damaging climate policies are capable of being reversed, but the lost years in terms of progress on emissions reductions we can't ever take back, and that is something that will have a finite impact on coming climate change impacts.

3. Daniel Loxton:

   Loch Ness is not as big as the Himalayas, it is a finite body of water. It has been extensively scanned by sonar. It's been observed for decades. There's just really no possibility that there's a plesiosaur in Loch Ness, or even anything of comparable size.

4. Martin Dempsey:

   The U.N. requires commitments from member nations to provide rapid response forces for emerging crises, the rapid deployment of units within 30, 60, or 90 days - for a finite period - can help resolve developing crises, prevent expanded conflict, and in the process save more innocent lives.

5. Liam Fox:

   It's important that we take climate issues seriously, whether or not individuals accept the current scientific consensus on the causes of climate change, it is sensible for everyone to use finite resources in a responsible way.

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