finite

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Finite is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation[change]

Adjective[change]

Positive
finite

Comparative
more finite

Superlative
most finite

  1. If something is finite, it has a limit. It doesn't keep going forever.
    This problem has a finite number of correct answers.
    There is a finite amount of energy in the universe.
  2. (grammar) A finite clause is one that has a verb in present or past tense or is imperative or subjunctive.
    Main clauses are always finite, but subordinate clauses can be finite or non-finite.
    In the sentence "I want to go to the store", "to go to the store" is a non-finite clause.

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