Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈfaɪnɪtnəs/
KK: /ˈfɪnɪtnəs/
Definition
The condition of having limits or bounds; not infinite.
Example
The finiteness of resources requires careful management.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of finiteness in life?

Yeah, it's interesting how our time and resources are limited.

Exactly! It makes you appreciate things more, doesn’t it?

Definitely! Understanding finiteness can really change your perspective.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boundedness
limit
restriction
Antonyms
infinity
limitlessness
boundlessness
Root Explanation
Finiteness → It is formed from "finis" (from Latin, meaning end or limit) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "finiteness" refers to the state of having an end or limit.
Memory Tip
Think of 'finis' meaning 'end' to remember that 'finiteness' describes the quality of having an end or limit.
Visually Confused Words
infiniteness
definiteness
fineness
faintness
uninfiniteness
indefiniteness
definitiveness
fitness