Finite vs Indeterminate - What's the difference?
finite | indeterminate |
Having an end or limit; constrained by bounds.
(grammar, as opposed to infinite) limited by person or number.
Not accurately determined or determinable.
Imprecise or vague.
(biology) Of growth: with no genetically defined end, and thus theoretically limitless.
(botany) Of inflorescences: not topped with some form of terminal bud.
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As adjectives the difference between finite and indeterminate
is that finite is having an end or limit; constrained by bounds while indeterminate is not accurately determined or determinable.finite
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- The "goes" in "he goes" is a finite form of a verb