finite
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/adjective
उच्चारण फ़ाइनाइट
सीमित, परिमित
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as antonym
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having a definite limit or fixed size
सीमित, परिमित
- Earth has finite resources.
- The finite supply of oil means that countries must look for other fuels.
- Time is finite, so use it wisely.
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- The planet has finite supplies of fresh water.
- The school has finite funds and cannot buy everything.
Synonyms limited restricted bounded fixed definite
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grammar
a finite verb form shows a particular tense, person and number
(व्याकरण में) समापिका (क्रिया)
- 'She writes' has a finite verb.
- In the sentence 'He opens the door', the verb 'opens' is a finite verb.
- In 'They played well', the verb 'played' is finite.
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- A finite verb agrees with its subject.
- Identify the finite verb in each sentence.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
finite (adjective) + noun
Finite describes something with a limit or end; it is common in science and mathematics.
'Finite' उस चीज़ का वर्णन करता है जिसकी कोई सीमा या अंत हो; यह विज्ञान और गणित में आम है।
- Coal is a finite resource.
- A finite number of options is available.
finite verb
A finite verb shows tense and agrees with its subject; the to-infinitive, the gerund and participles are non-finite.
Finite verb काल दिखाती है और अपने subject से मेल रखती है; to-infinitive, gerund और participle non-finite होते हैं।
- In 'She sings well', 'sings' is a finite verb.
- In 'I want to go', 'want' is finite and 'to go' is non-finite.
finite vs infinite
Finite is the opposite of infinite; infinite means without limit.
'Finite' 'infinite' का उलटा है; 'infinite' का अर्थ है बिना सीमा का।
- Our time is finite, but the universe seems infinite.
finite + time / supply / resources
With these nouns finite stresses that they will run out.
इन nouns के साथ 'finite' बताता है कि ये समाप्त हो जाएँगे।
- Time is finite, so plan your revision.
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finite + noun
resourcenumbertimesupplysetworld
- Water is a finite resource in many Indian cities.
adverb + finite
strictlytrulyonlyclearly
- The supply is truly finite.
finite + grammar
verbformclause
- A finite clause has a finite verb.
be + finite
beseemremain
- Our patience is finite.
“More examples 5
- Natural gas is a finite source of energy.
प्राकृतिक गैस ऊर्जा का सीमित स्रोत है।
- Every student has a finite amount of time before the exam.
हर विद्यार्थी के पास परीक्षा से पहले सीमित समय होता है।
- In 'Radhika wants to leave', the finite verb is 'wants'.
'Radhika wants to leave' में finite verb 'wants' है।
- The budget for the festival is finite.
उत्सव का बजट सीमित है।
- Mathematicians study both finite and infinite sets.
गणितज्ञ सीमित और असीमित दोनों समुच्चयों का अध्ययन करते हैं।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The resources of the earth are finites.
✓ The resources of the earth are finite.
Finite is an adjective, so it never takes a plural -s.
'Finite' adjective है, इसलिए इसके साथ plural -s कभी नहीं लगता।
✗ In 'She wants to dance', 'to dance' is the finite verb.
✓ In 'She wants to dance', 'wants' is the finite verb.
The to-infinitive is non-finite; the verb with tense is finite.
To-infinitive non-finite होता है; काल वाली क्रिया finite होती है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Finite and infinite are opposites, and limited is the everyday word.
'Finite' और 'infinite' विपरीत हैं, और 'limited' रोज़मर्रा का शब्द है।
Restricted in amount, but may be changed.
मात्रा में सीमित, पर बदला जा सकता है।
- a limited offer
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Finite is /ˈfaɪnaɪt/, but infinite is /ˈɪnfɪnət/.
Pronunciation: finite का उच्चारण /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ है, जिसका अर्थ सीमित है। इसका विपरीत शब्द infinite (असीमित) /ˈɪnfɪnət/ बोला जाता है, इसलिए दोनों का अंत अलग है।
A finite verb changes with the subject and tense ('He goes', 'They went'); non-finite verbs do not (infinitives 'to go', gerunds 'going', participles 'gone').
अक्सर पूछा जाता है: finite verb subject और tense के साथ बदलता है ('He goes', 'They went'); non-finite verbs नहीं बदलते (infinitives 'to go', gerunds 'going', participles 'gone')।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Coal and petroleum are finite (non-renewable) resources; solar and wind energy are renewable.
कोयला और पेट्रोलियम सीमित (non-renewable) संसाधन हैं; सौर और पवन ऊर्जा नवीकरणीय हैं।