finitude

noun

fi·​ni·​tude ˈfī-nə-ˌtüd How to pronounce finitude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
ˈfin-ə-
: finite quality or state

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Paired with the lunar facility, Musk views it as a necessary step in building out computing power for his AI empire, which must not be bound by the finitude of terrestrial real estate. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 11 Feb. 2026 Indeed, accepting its finitude is a crucial step toward sanity, freedom, and happiness. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026 Reading him this season can be a humbling reminder of our finitude. The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025 There’s something about that farmer’s understanding of finitude that puts a particular lens on the data center industry. Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025 Technical culture often longs for freedom from finitude. Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

blend of finite and -tude, after infinitude

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finitude was in 1644

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“Finitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finitude. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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