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Finiteness

Definition: Finiteness refers to the quality or state of being finite, limited, or bounded.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. The quality of something having a definite or restricted boundary.
2. The condition of being limited in size, time, or scope.
3. (Linguistics) The grammatical feature that distinguishes finite verbs from non-finite verbs.

Example sentences:

• 1. The universe's finiteness is still a subject of debate among scientists.
• 2. The project's success was hindered by the finiteness of the budget.
• 3. In English grammar, the concept of finiteness helps differentiate between verb forms.

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