finite

adjective
UK: /ˈfaɪnaɪt/
US: /ˈfaɪnaɪt/

  1. Having limits or being able to be completely counted.

    1. The amount of money we have is finite.
    2. Our planet has finite resources, which we need to conserve carefully.

  2. Limited in size or extent; not infinite.

    1. The universe, though vast, is considered finite by many scientists.
    2. The project has a finite duration, after which the results will be evaluated.

Synonyms

limited bounded

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finite" in English means: Having limits or being able to be completely counted., Limited in size or extent; not infinite..

The phonetic transcription of "finite" is /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ in British English and /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "finite": limited, bounded.

Example usage of "finite": "The amount of money we have is finite.". More examples on the page.