finite

(fīˈnītˌ)

1. a. Having bounds; limited: a finite list of choices; our finite fossil fuel reserves.
   b. Existing, persisting, or enduring for a limited time only; impermanent.
2. Mathematics
   a. Being neither infinite nor infinitesimal.
   b. Having a positive or negative numerical value; not zero.
   c. Possible to reach or exceed by counting. Used of a number.
   d. Having a limited number of elements. Used of a set.
3. Grammar Of or relating to any of the forms of a verb that can occur on their own in a main clause and that can formally express distinctions in person, number, tense, mood, and voice, often by means of conjugation, as the verb sees in She sees the sign.

Related Forms:

• fiˈniteˌly adverb

• fiˈniteˌness noun