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finiteness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈfaɪnɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈfɪnɪtnəs/

noun
Definition

The condition of having limits or bounds; not infinite.


Example

The finiteness of resources requires careful management.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the concept of finiteness in life?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's interesting how our time and resources are limited.
Sloth A
Exactly! It makes you appreciate things more, doesn’t it?
Sloth B
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
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