1. a. Having bounds; limited: a finite list of choices; our finite fossil fuel reserves. b. Existing, persisting, or enduring for a limited time only; impermanent. 2. Mathematics a. Being neither infinite nor infinitesimal.
Definition of finite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
fi•nite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj. having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable. Grammar (of a verb form) distinguishing person, number, and tense, as well as mood or aspect, such as opens in She opens the window. (of a clause) containing a finite verb. fi•nite•ly, adv. See -fin-.
finite (comparative more finite, superlative most finite) Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number. synonym
There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word finite, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
FINITE meaning: 1 : having limits having a limited nature; 2 : of or relating to a verb form that shows action that takes place at a particular time (such as the past)
