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Delimit vs Finite - What's the difference?

delimit | finite |

As a verb delimit

is to mark or fix the limits of.

As an adjective finite is

having an end or limit; constrained by bounds.

delimit

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To mark or fix the limits of.
  • To demarcate.
  • Data items in the computer file were delimited by commas.
    The square brackets delimit the list, and individual elements are separated by commas.

    Anagrams

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    finite

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having an end or limit; constrained by bounds.
  • (grammar, as opposed to infinite) limited by person or number.
  • The "goes" in "he goes" is a finite form of a verb

    Synonyms

    * limited

    Antonyms

    * infinite, nonfinite, infinitival * unlimited * endless * eternal * everlasting