FINITE


Meaning of FINITE in English

1.

Something that is ~ has a de~ fixed size or extent. (FORMAL)

Only a ~ number of situations can arise...

The fossil fuels (coal and oil) are ~ resources.

? in~

ADJ

2.

A ~ clause is a clause based on a verb group which indicates tense, such as ‘went’, ‘is waiting’, or ‘will be found’, rather than on an infinitive or a participle. Compare non-~ .

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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