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finite

intermediateB2

/ˈfaɪnaɪt/ · fi-nite

Having limits or bounds; not infinite.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having limits or bounds; not infinite.

حدود یا سرحدات رکھنا؛ لامتناہی نہیں۔

ختم

khatm

Synonyms

limitedrestrictedboundedمحدودمقیدمحصور

Antonyms

infiniteboundlessunlimitedلامتناہیبے حدغیر محدود

Common Collocations

  • finite resources
  • finite number
  • finite existence

Example Sentences

In mathematics, we often work with finite numbers.

ریاضیات میں، ہم اکثر محدود اعداد پر کام کرتے ہیں۔

Riyaziyat mein, hum aksar mehdood adad par kaam karte hain.

The project has a finite timeline that we must adhere to.

اس پروجیکٹ کا ایک محدود وقت ہے جس پر ہمیں عمل کرنا ہوگا۔

Is project ka aik mehdood waqt hai jis par humein amal karna hoga.

Humans have finite resources and must manage them wisely.

انسانوں کے پاس محدود وسائل ہیں اور انہیں دانشمندی سے انتظام کرنا چاہئے۔

Insano ke paas mehdood wasa'il hain aur unhein danishmandi se intezam karna chahiye.

Easily Confused With

infinite:While 'finite' indicates limits, 'infinite' refers to something without bounds.

Word Family

definite
adjectiveواضح
final
adjectiveآخری
finish
verbختم کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'finite' relates to 'finish' indicating limits.

Imagine a glass filled to the top, representing a finite amount.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "finītus" — limited, finished

First known use: 14th century

The word 'finite' entered Middle English through Old French and Latin, undergoing several transformations in its spelling and meaning.