B2 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
finitude
부사
finitely
형용사
finite
관련
finiteness
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: finite

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
finitude
부사
finitely
형용사
finite
관련
finiteness

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

finite quantity

finite quantity

finite state

finite state

within a finite period

within a finite period

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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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문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: finite

관련 단어

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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