B2 noun Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
finitude
Adverb
finitely
Adjektiv
finite
Verwandt
finiteness
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: finite

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
finitude
Adverb
finitely
Adjektiv
finite
Verwandt
finiteness

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

finite quantity

finite quantity

finite state

finite state

within a finite period

within a finite period

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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

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Merkhilfe

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

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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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Kultureller Kontext

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: finite

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