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finite
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
finite
(adjective)
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finite
/
ˈ
faɪˌnaɪt/
adjective
finite
/
ˈ
faɪˌnaɪt/
adjective
Learner's definition of FINITE
1
:
having limits
a
finite
number of possibilities
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having a limited nature
the earth's
finite
supply of natural resources
the
finite
human life span
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grammar
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of or relating to a verb form that shows action that takes place at a particular time (such as the past)
a
finite
verb such as “is” or “are”
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opposite
nonfinite
— finitely
adverb
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