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| − | * '''Def: Finite''' 1. having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable; 2. subject to limitations or conditions, as of space, time, circumstances, or the laws of nature; 3. Mathematics. (of a set of elements) capable of being completely counted; not infinite or infinitesimal; not zero; '''Origin:''' 1410, from L. finitus, pp. of finire "to limit, set bounds, end," from finis (see finish); '''Synonyms:''' bounded, limited, circumscribed, restricted. | + | * '''Def: Finite''' 1. having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable; 2. subject to limitations or conditions, as of space, time, circumstances, or the laws of nature; 3. Mathematics. (of a set of elements) capable of being completely counted; not infinite or infinitesimal; not zero; <br><br> |
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| + | * '''Origin:''' 1410, from L. finitus, pp. of finire "to limit, set bounds, end," from finis (see finish); <br><br> | ||
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[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/finite Source: Dictionary.com Unabridged] | [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/finite Source: Dictionary.com Unabridged] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 20 February 2007
Definition
- Def: Finite 1. having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable; 2. subject to limitations or conditions, as of space, time, circumstances, or the laws of nature; 3. Mathematics. (of a set of elements) capable of being completely counted; not infinite or infinitesimal; not zero;
- Origin: 1410, from L. finitus, pp. of finire "to limit, set bounds, end," from finis (see finish);
- Synonyms: bounded, limited, circumscribed, restricted.
Source: Dictionary.com Unabridged
