Finite

Pronunciation: /faɪˈnaɪt/

Definitions of finite

adjective having limits or bounds; not infinite; measurable

Example Sentences

A1 There are a finite number of colors in a rainbow.

A2 The resources on the island are finite, so we need to use them wisely.

B1 The company has a finite budget for the project, so we need to stay within it.

B2 The universe is believed to be infinite, but our understanding of it is finite.

C1 The concept of time is finite, yet its impact on our lives is immeasurable.

C2 The artist's creativity seemed infinite, yet his patience was finite when it came to criticism.

Examples of finite in a Sentence

formal The resources available for this project are finite and must be managed carefully.

informal We only have a finite amount of time to finish this assignment, so let's get started.

slang My patience is finite, so don't push me too far.

figurative His love for her seemed infinite, but in reality, it was finite like everything else.

Grammatical Forms of finite

• past tense: finished
• plural: finites
• comparative: more finite
• superlative: most finite
• present tense: finish
• future tense: will finish
• perfect tense: have finished
• continuous tense: is finishing
• singular: finite
• positive degree: finite
• infinitive: to finish
• gerund: finishing
• participle: finished

Origin and Evolution of finite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'finite' originated from the Latin word 'finitus', which means 'limited' or 'bounded'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'finite' has retained its original meaning of being limited or bounded, and is commonly used in mathematics and philosophy to refer to something that has a definite end or limit.