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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFinite
/ˈfaɪ.naɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having limits or bounds; not infinite.
"The resources available for the project are finite, so we must use them wisely." - 2
Subject to limitations; restricted in extent or duration.
"In a finite universe, the number of stars is not limitless."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'finite' originates from the Latin 'finitus', meaning 'limited' or 'bounded', which is derived from 'finire', meaning 'to limit or end'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a shift in philosophical and mathematical contexts regarding the nature of quantity and existence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Finite" is said worldwide
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fini
Transliteration: fini
"Les ressources sont finies."
endlich
Transliteration: endlich
"Die Ressourcen sind endlich."
finito
Transliteration: finito
"Le risorse sono finite."
finito
Transliteration: finito
"Los recursos son finitos."
finito
Transliteration: finito
"Os recursos são finitos."
सीमित
Transliteration: seemit
"संसाधन सीमित हैं।"
有限
Transliteration: yǒuxiàn
"资源是有限的。"
유한한
Transliteration: yuhanhan
"자원은 유한하다."
有限の
Transliteration: yūgen no
"資源は有限です。"
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