finite

Definition

• adj. bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
• adj. of verbs; relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person

Word forms

Plural

finites

Example sentences

1. a.

   The resources in our project are finite, so we must use them wisely.

2. n.

   In mathematics, a finite is often used to describe a set with a limited number of elements.