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finite

fi·nite [ f nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. limited: having an end or limit
We have only a finite amount of resources.

2. mathematics countable: having a countable number of elements

3. grammar using verb that creates limits: appearing in a verb form that limits person, number, and tense

[14th century. < Latin finitus, past participle of finire (see finish)]

fi·nite·ly adverb
fi·nite·ness noun
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