finiteness

finiteness — noun

1. the fact that something has a limit or an end and cannot continue or exist witho

1.名詞C1
釋義

the fact that something has a limit or an end and cannot continue or exist without running out — for example, the finiteness of time, money, energy, or life itself.

例句

The finiteness of the Earth's oil reserves means we must look for cleaner energy sources.

collocation: finiteness of [resource] reserves

Buddhist philosophy often asks people to reflect on the finiteness of human life.

collocation: finiteness of [human life / existence]

同義詞
  • limitedness

    more informal, used for everyday quantities like time or patience

  • boundedness

    technical term in mathematics and logic

  • restrictedness

    emphasises external constraints rather than an inherent quality

反義詞

用法筆記

Used mainly in formal or academic contexts. Common in mathematics (finite sets, finite numbers), philosophy (finite existence), and discussions about resource limits.

常見錯誤

❌The finiteness of the project was a problem.
✅The limited timeframe of the project was a problem.
💡'finiteness' is a quality, not a concrete constraint; use 'limited size/time' for practical restrictions.