finitely
adverb
Simple meaning
With a specific boundary or an ending point.
Pronunciation
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fuhnuhtleeIPA pronunciation (US)
fənətli
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Definition
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adverb
With a finite limit
“There are finitely many solutions to this problem.”
In a finite manner.
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- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “There are finitely many solutions to this problem.”adverb
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Bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent.
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