finite Meaning & Definition
What Does Finite Mean?
Finite is used as an adjective meaning Having an end or limit; constrained by bounds; whose number of elements is a natural number. It can also mean Limited by (i.e. inflected for) person or number. As a noun, it means A thing which has an end or limit.
Finite: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | impermanent, limited and inflected |
| Antonyms | infinite, non-finite and nonfinite |
| Plural | finites |
| Comparative / superlative | more finite, most finite |
Finite Definition (Adjective)
- Having an end or limit; constrained by bounds; whose number of elements is a natural number.
- Limited by (i.e. inflected for) person or number.
- finitely generated (as a module).
Finite as a Noun
- A thing which has an end or limit.
Synonyms of Finite
Finite synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Finite
Word Forms & Grammar
finite (comparative more finite, superlative most finite)
finite (plural finites)
Words That Rhyme With Finite
Origin of Finite
Origin 1: The adjective is derived from Middle English fynyte, finit, from Latin fīnītus, perfect passive participle of fīniō (“to finish; to terminate”), from fīnis (“boundary”). The word displaced Old English ġeendodlīċ.
Origin 2: The noun is derived from the adjective.
How Do You Say Finite?
The standard pronunciation of finite is /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (faɪ).
Finite: Your Questions Answered
Is finite an adjective or a noun?
Finite is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for finite?
Words with a similar meaning to finite include impermanent, limited and inflected. See the full list of finite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of finite?
The opposite of finite can be expressed with words like infinite, non-finite, nonfinite and infinitival.
What is the plural of finite?
The plural of finite is finites.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of finite?
The comparative form is more finite and the superlative form is most finite.