finite

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): ˈfaɪnaɪt

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Adjective

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.

Antonyms

• infinite
• non-finite