finite
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'finish.' If something is finite, it has a point where it will 'finish' or end.
Quiz rápido
The geologist explained that the island's fresh water is a ____ resource that must be managed carefully.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: finite
Exemplos
The world has a finite supply of oil, so we must transition to renewable energy.
everydayThe world has a finite supply of oil, so we must transition to renewable energy.
The court ruled that the contract was only valid for a finite period of time.
formalThe court ruled that the contract was only valid for a finite period of time.
I only have a finite amount of energy today, so I'm staying home.
informalI only have a finite amount of energy today, so I'm staying home.
In this mathematical model, we are dealing with a finite set of variables.
academicIn this mathematical model, we are dealing with a finite set of variables.
Our budget for the current fiscal year is finite and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.
businessOur budget for the current fiscal year is finite and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
finite quantity
finite quantity
finite state
finite state
within a finite period
within a finite period
Frequentemente confundido com
Definite means certain or clearly stated, while finite means having a limited size or end.
Final refers to the very last thing in a series, while finite refers to the quality of being limited.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often mispronounce the word as 'fin-it'; the correct pronunciation uses a long 'i' sound like 'fine-night'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'finish.' If something is finite, it has a point where it will 'finish' or end.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'finitus,' which is the past participle of 'finire,' meaning to limit, set bounds to, or end.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In environmental discourse, the term is frequently used to describe Earth's natural resources to promote sustainability.
Quiz rápido
The geologist explained that the island's fresh water is a ____ resource that must be managed carefully.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: finite
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