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finite

UK
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/
US
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/

Translations

finiteadjective
more finite
Comp.
most finite
Super.
UK
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/
US
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/
finiSens général : qui a des limites, par opposition à infini.
The resources available for the project are finite, so we must use them wisely.
Les ressources disponibles pour le projet sont finies, donc nous devons les utiliser avec prudence.
Additional translations
personnelGrammaire : se dit d’un verbe conjugué, par opposition à l’infinitif, au participe ou au gérondif.
Synonyms
definite
measurable
limited
bounded
restricted
Antonyms
infinite
finitenoun
UK
/ˈfaɪ.naɪt/
US
/ˈfaɪ.naɪt/
Used chiefly in mathematics and philosophy to denote a finite quantity or the concept of finiteness.
finiNom abstrait, surtout en mathématiques et en philosophie.
The proof hinges on comparing the finite with the infinite.
La démonstration repose sur la comparaison du fini et de l’infini.
Additional translations
finitudeEmploi soutenu ou philosophique : caractère de ce qui est limité.
Synonyms
limit
finite number
finite quantity
finite set
limited quantity
limited amount
bounded quantity
bounded set

Definitions

finiteadjective
Having limits or bounds; not infinite or endless.
The resources available for the project are finite, so we must use them wisely.
Subject to limitations or restrictions in terms of quantity or duration.
The finite time we have for the meeting means we need to stay focused on the agenda.
(of a verb form) Limited by person, number, and tense; not infinitive, participial, or gerundial.
In the sentence "They were singing", "were" is a finite verb.
finitenoun
A finite quantity, number, or magnitude; the condition of being limited.
The proof hinges on comparing the finite with the infinite.
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