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- pronunciation:
- faI
naIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.)
An hour has a finite number of minutes.- antonyms:
- infinite
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| definition 2: |
bound by or subject to constraints or limits, as of time, space, or circumstance.
Under the circumstances, our options are finite.There is a finite amount of space in your closet, so you need to throw some things out.- antonyms:
- infinite, unlimited
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
that which is finite.
- antonyms:
- infinite
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| derivations: |
finitely (adv.), finiteness (n.) |
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