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Finite vs Indeterminate - What's the difference?

finite | indeterminate |

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)
  • 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

    indeterminate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • 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.
  • intersex
  • Synonyms

    * indeterminant

    Antonyms

    * determinate