B2 noun محايد

finite

/ˈfaɪnaɪt/

Something that has a fixed limit or a specific size and is not infinite. It is used to describe resources, time, or sets that will eventually come to an end or have a measurable boundary.

أمثلة

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1

The world has a finite supply of oil, so we must transition to renewable energy.

The world has a finite supply of oil, so we must transition to renewable energy.

2

The court ruled that the contract was only valid for a finite period of time.

The court ruled that the contract was only valid for a finite period of time.

3

I only have a finite amount of energy today, so I'm staying home.

I only have a finite amount of energy today, so I'm staying home.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
finitude
ظرف
finitely
صفة
finite
مرتبط
finiteness
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'finish.' If something is finite, it has a point where it will 'finish' or end.

اختبار سريع

The geologist explained that the island's fresh water is a ____ resource that must be managed carefully.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: finite

أمثلة

1

The world has a finite supply of oil, so we must transition to renewable energy.

everyday

The world has a finite supply of oil, so we must transition to renewable energy.

2

The court ruled that the contract was only valid for a finite period of time.

formal

The court ruled that the contract was only valid for a finite period of time.

3

I only have a finite amount of energy today, so I'm staying home.

informal

I only have a finite amount of energy today, so I'm staying home.

4

In this mathematical model, we are dealing with a finite set of variables.

academic

In this mathematical model, we are dealing with a finite set of variables.

5

Our budget for the current fiscal year is finite and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.

business

Our budget for the current fiscal year is finite and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
finitude
ظرف
finitely
صفة
finite
مرتبط
finiteness

تلازمات شائعة

finite resources finite resources
finite amount finite amount
finite number finite number
finite supply finite supply
finite period finite period

العبارات الشائعة

finite quantity

finite quantity

finite state

finite state

within a finite period

within a finite period

يُخلط عادةً مع

finite vs definite

Definite means certain or clearly stated, while finite means having a limited size or end.

finite vs final

Final refers to the very last thing in a series, while finite refers to the quality of being limited.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Finite is most commonly used in technical, scientific, or economic contexts to emphasize that something is not limitless. It is the direct logical opposite of infinite.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often mispronounce the word as 'fin-it'; the correct pronunciation uses a long 'i' sound like 'fine-night'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'finish.' If something is finite, it has a point where it will 'finish' or end.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin word 'finitus,' which is the past participle of 'finire,' meaning to limit, set bounds to, or end.

أنماط نحوية

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb. In linguistics, it describes 'finite verbs' which are marked for tense and person.
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السياق الثقافي

In environmental discourse, the term is frequently used to describe Earth's natural resources to promote sustainability.

اختبار سريع

The geologist explained that the island's fresh water is a ____ resource that must be managed carefully.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: finite

كلمات ذات صلة

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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