finite

/'fainait/

Thân thiện

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having limits or bounds; not infinite: Describes something that has a definite, measurable, or limited extent in size, quantity, or duration.
   • Relating to verb forms: In grammar, describes a verb form that shows tense, person, and number, and can function as the main verb in a sentence.

Usage

• Use finite to describe resources, sets, or periods that are limited and can be exhausted or measured.
• In grammar, use finite to distinguish verb forms that are conjugated (e.g., "she walks," "they walked") from non-finite forms like infinitives ("to walk") or participles ("walking").

Examples

• Adjective (Having limits):
  • The Earth's supply of fossil fuels is finite.
  • We must work within the finite budget allocated for the project.
• Adjective (Grammar):
  • In the sentence "He writes a letter," "writes" is a finite verb.
  • "Was running" contains the finite auxiliary verb "was."

Advanced Usage

• Finite set/ number: A collection with a countable number of elements.
  • The alphabet is a finite set of letters.
• Finite resource: A resource that exists in a limited quantity.
  • Fresh water is a precious and finite resource.

Variants and Related Words

• Finitely (adverb): In a finite manner; to a finite extent.
  • The series converges finitely.
• Finiteness (noun): The quality or state of being finite.
  • The finiteness of human life is a universal theme.

Synonyms

• Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
• Bounded: Having a boundary; confined within limits.

Antonyms

• Infinite: Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size.
• Unbounded: Having no boundaries or limits.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of verbs; relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person
2. bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent