AWL Sublist 7 · Academic Word

finite

/ˈfaɪnaɪt/ Syllables: fi·nite

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Having limits or bounds; not endless in quantity, duration, or extent.

Synonyms

limited bounded restricted

Antonyms

infinite unlimited

Translations

finite in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

محدود، متناهي

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

له حدود أو قيود، وليس بلا نهاية في الكمية أو المدة أو المدى.

Easy Explanation

Finite means limited in amount or extent. Economists model finite resources when analysing sustainability and long-term growth constraints.

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Memory TipFinite has limits — the opposite of infinite.

Contextual Examples

Earth's finite resources constrain policies discussed in the environmental economics seminar.

The sample includes a finite set of universities selected from the national ranking list.

Researchers work within finite timelines when grant funding expires at the end of year three.

Word Families & Pronunciation