having definite or definable limits
a finite number of possibilities
subject to limitations, esp those imposed by the laws of nature
finite beings
completely determinable in theory or in fact by counting, measurement, or thought
a finite distance
the finite velocity of light
neither infinite nor infinitesimal
said of a verb form: showing distinction of grammatical person and number, and tense, as distinct from the base form
finite noun
finitely adv
finiteness noun
finitude /ʹfinityoohd/ noun
[Middle English from Latin finitus, past part. of finire: see finish1]