finitely

• Beschreibt einen Vorgang oder Zustand, der in endlichen, begrenzten Grenzen abläuft und nicht unendlich ist; wird vor allem in wissenschaftlichen und mathematischen Kontexten verwendet, um Endlichkeit, Abgeschlossenheit oder Abzählbarkeit auszudrücken.

Describes an action or process that occurs within limited, bounded, or non-infinite parameters. It is most commonly used in scientific and mathematical contexts to indicate that something has a definite, countable, or terminal nature.

1. In a mathematically or logically bounded wayB2formalscientific

   Refers to a process, set, or series that consists of a limited number of elements, steps, or iterations, as opposed to extending indefinitely.

   Endlich, in begrenzter mathematischer Weise

   • The algorithm was designed to terminate after a finite number of steps.
   • A decimal expansion that ends finitely is called a terminating decimal.
   • This theorem only applies to groups that can be finitely generated.
   • The series converges but not finitely; an infinite sum is required.
   • We can list these possibilities exhaustively, as they are only many finitely.

   Antonymeendlesslyinfinitely

2. To a limited extent; not infinitelyC1formalscientific

   Indicates that an action, state, or resource is measurable, restricted, or bounded and cannot continue or extend without end.

   In begrenztem Maße, nicht unendlich

   • Natural resources on our planet are only finitely available.
   • He was a generous man, but even his patience extended only finitely.
   • The number of possible combinations, though vast, is still finitely large.
   • One cannot postpone the decision indefinitely; it must be made finitely.
   • The universe itself may be finitely old, according to current cosmological models.

   Synonymelimitedly

   Antonymeinfinitely