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Finite vs Profinite - What's the difference?

finite | profinite |

As adjectives the difference between finite and profinite

is that finite is having an end or limit; constrained by bounds while profinite is (mathematics) describing certain topological groups formed from finite groups.

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

    Related terms

    * finis * finity * finitude * finitely * finiteness * finite verb * infinite * infiniteness * infinitude * transfinite

    profinite

    English

    Adjective

    (Profinite group) (-)
  • (mathematics) Describing certain topological groups formed from finite groups