finite — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.

   Synonyms

   limited

2. Limited by (i.e. inflected for) person or number.

3. finitely generated (as a module).

   Usage

   • of a module (or algebra) over a ring

Noun

1. A thing which has an end or limit.

   Examples

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   Diſagreement in Subſtance or Eſſence […] may be called Diſproportion, as, there is a Diſproportion betvveen Finites and Infinites, i.e. there is no Proportion betvveen them.

Adjective

1. bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

   Antonyms

   infinite

2. (of verbs) relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person

   Antonyms

   infinite