C1adjectiveformalscienceenvironment
US/ˈfaɪ.naɪt/
UK/ˈfaɪ.naɪt/
having a limit or an end; not able to continue without stopping
In context
The Earth has a finite supply of oil and clean water.
Our time is finite, so we should spend it on what matters.
The group has finite resources and cannot help every family.
Words that go with finite
adjective + noun
- finite resourcesFinite resources force governments to make hard choices.
- finite supplyOil is a finite supply, so prices will rise.
- finite numberThere is only a finite number of seats on the plane.
- finite timeWe have a finite time to finish the project.
- finite lifeEvery machine has a finite life.
- finite amountEach player gets a finite amount of energy per round.