2006-09-13 11:33:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
ya. they are opposites.
2006-09-13 11:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by thankgodformaryjane 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Finite is not specific. When you say something is finite, you are saying that it could be nearly anything. It could be like a finite answer, that isn't specific enough to meet demands.
Definite is specific. When you say something is definite, you are just saying something like that book, that cat, that computer, that answer. You don't have to use teh word that, though, to describe something that is definite, because you could be pointing to it and than you would really not even need vocals.
2006-09-13 19:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finite: Limited in number, measurable, quantitative
Definite: Clear, precise, specific
They are quite similar, but "finite" really is best used to describe objects in their numerical sense. The question "How many stars are in the galaxy" has a DEFINITE answer: "There is a FINITE number of stars in the galaxy, even if that number is quite large."
2006-09-13 18:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by voiceoverman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definite means to be clearly defined or precise. Finite means having bounds or limits. There is more than one answer with finite, but definite is usually one answer.
2006-09-13 18:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by redangus22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finite = countable (even if with great difficulty)
definite= a certainty - in the case of numbers a certain number
2006-09-13 19:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by Big Red Guy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finite means it has an end, not infinite
definite means for certain
2006-09-13 18:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by Dennis K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF COURSE there is! "Finite" means something is limited in scope, that it has the capacity to run out if used. "Definite" means a specific amount or number.
2006-09-13 18:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by Candidus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah,
Finite means 'with limit', with an end, not infinite
Definite is specific, certainty, exact, known
2006-09-13 21:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by topgun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definite-certain
finite-infinite(forever & ever)
don't believe me? go to dictionary.com
2006-09-13 18:35:17 · answer #9 · answered by xxBeastlyBrixx 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
2 be sure, and not to b sure
2006-09-13 18:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by Yahoo User 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋