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finite

/ˈfaɪnaɪt/
fi · nite ˈfaɪ · naɪt
English Definition
adj. having limits; not infinite
中文释义
有限的
Significado en Español
finito, limitado
한국어 뜻
유한한, 한정된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hữu hạn, có giới hạn
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Example Sentence

The resources available are finite, so we must use them wisely.

可用的资源是有限的,所以我们必须明智地使用它们。

Synonyms
limited restricted bounded confined
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fin(ending)+ite(adjective suffix) → finite, limited.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

The amount of time we have for this project is finite, so we must manage it carefully. The word “finite” is closest in meaning to:

  1. A unlimited
  2. B endless
  3. C bounded
  4. D eternal
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C — bounded. “finite” means adj. having limits; not infinite

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The Earth holds only a ______ supply of oil, which will one day run out.

  1. A boundless
  2. B vast
  3. C finite
  4. D huge
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C — finite. “finite” means adj. having limits; not infinite

Common questions about “finite”

What does “finite” mean?

finite — adj. having limits; not infinite. In Chinese: 有限的.

How do you pronounce “finite”?

finite is pronounced /ˈfaɪnaɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fi · nite.

How do you use “finite” in a sentence?

The resources available are finite, so we must use them wisely. (可用的资源是有限的,所以我们必须明智地使用它们。)

What are synonyms for “finite”?

limited, restricted, bounded, confined — all close in meaning to finite (adj. having limits; not infinite).

Is “finite” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. finite appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “finite”?

fin(ending)+ite(adjective suffix) → finite, limited.

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