Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for finite. Search instead for finites.
Definitions

finite

[fahy-nahyt] / ˈfaɪ naɪt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Destroying a camera sends a strong and unmistakable message: They are finite, physical entities, just like us.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Rather than collapsing into an infinite singularity, it reaches a very high but finite density and then reverses direction, expanding outward.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

But a defense funded that way is more visible and finite in a way that a Fed backstop isn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

"We don't have the ability to stockpile blood super far in advance because blood does have a finite shelf life, it does expire," she said.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Knowing Kathy kept the freezer stocked with meat and vegetables, he leaned down and removed two steaks, quickly closing the door to keep the finite cold from escaping.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




Vocabulary lists containing finite


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training