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finite

adjective

ˈfī-ˌnīt How to pronounce finite (audio)
Definition of finitenext
1
as in limited
having a limit our nation's natural resources are abundant, but they are also finite

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2
as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits we have a finite number of options to consider

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Recent Examples of finite Tellingly, what Jesus chose to leave at that moment of crisis was not a physical place, but the merciless, finite concept of life presented by the prospect of being unjustly killed. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026 OpenAI says one of its internal systems has found a finite-time singularity in the three-dimensional Navier–Stokes equations, potentially resolving one of mathematics’ seven Millennium Prize Problems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 On a finite graph, crossing the critical probability means the network will become dominated by one large sea of fluid. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Yet these sectors are placing overlapping claims on the same forests and finite land, putting cumulative pressure on an increasingly fragile resource base. — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
  1. limited
  2. restricted
  3. confined
  4. definite
Adjective
  • The series also won the Emmy for outstanding music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie or special (original dramatic score).
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The city would be better off spending its limited resources on improving student performance in the lower grades so students can better perform on the SHSAT exam when the time comes.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • Women who have a restricted diet and may not get enough iron-rich foods, those who have absorption issues or those who have particularly heavy menstrual cycles may be more likely to have lower iron levels.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In order to set off a bioweapon, for example, AI models (without people) would somehow have to access sensitive and highly restricted material, enter incredibly sophisticated laboratories, operate this equipment, and determine mechanisms of release.
    — Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of restricted
Adjective
  • That gave the team an additional visual reference during one of neurosurgery’s most confined operating environments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of confined
Adjective
  • Food and drink The food is a definite highlight here, with several places to eat and drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There are definite signs of flagging Republican interest in the Georgia race.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of definite

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finish (off)
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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