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Definition of finitely

finitely

/ˈfaɪ.naɪt.li/
fi · nite · ly
Adjective:finite
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• adverb

1

In a manner that has fixed limits, bounds, or a countable number of elements; to a limited degree.

Example

"In abstract algebra, a group is said to be finitely generated if it contains a finite set of elements that can produce the entire group."

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• Nearby Words

finished
finisher
finite
finitely
finito
fink
finke

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective finite, which derives from the Latin finitus ('bounded, limited'), the past participle of finire ('to bound, limit, or end'), combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Finitely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/finitely
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