Definitions for finite
ˈfaɪ naɪtfi·nite

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. finite(adj)

   bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

2. finite(adj)

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

Wiktionary(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. finite(Adjective)

   Limited, constrained by bounds, impermanent

Webster Dictionary(2.71 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Finite(adj)

   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

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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Jeff Gibbs:

   Infinite growth on a finite planet is suicide.

2. David Schmerler:

   They only have a finite number of these transporter erector launchers (TELs), there is no evidence that they can manufacture them, and they don't want to burn through their trucks (during missile tests).

3. Cometan:

   All but divine is finite.

4. Professor Lattanzio:

   There’s a small but finite survival fraction, that is all bacteria needs. They reproduce very quickly.

5. Unknown:

   Astronomers say the universe is finite, which is a comforting thought for those people who can't remember where they leave things.

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