finite
word
Definition
Having limits; not endless or infinite. Something that is finite has a clear beginning and end or a set amount.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, scientific, and mathematical contexts ('finite resources,' 'finite number'). Opposite of 'infinite.' Often describes quantities, time, or space.
Spanish: finito - limitadoPortuguese (BR): finito - limitadoPortuguese (PT): finito - limitadoChinese (Simplified): 有限的Chinese (Traditional): 有限的Hindi: ससीम - सीमितArabic: محدود
Example Sentences
There is a finite amount of water on Earth.
basic
Life is finite; it does not last forever.
basic
He can only work for a finite number of hours.
basic
Resources are finite, so we need to use them wisely.
natural
Our patience is finite—don't test it too much.
natural
There's only a finite space in my suitcase.
natural