Definitions and Examples of countable, finite, limited
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Able to be counted; having a finite number.
Example
There are only a countable number of stars visible to the naked eye.
finite
Having limits or bounds; not infinite.
Example
The resources of the earth are finite, and we must use them wisely.
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not unlimited.
Example
The company has a limited budget for advertising this year.
Key Differences: countable vs finite vs limited
- 1Countable refers to things that can be counted, while innumerable means too many to count.
- 2Finite refers to things that have limits or bounds, while innumerable implies that there is no limit.
- 3Limited refers to things that are restricted in size, amount, or extent, while innumerable implies that there is an abundance.
Effective Usage of countable, finite, limited
- 1Mathematics: Use countable to describe sets that have a finite number of elements.
- 2Science: Use finite to describe physical quantities that have limits or bounds.
- 3Business: Use limited to describe resources that are restricted in size, amount, or extent.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of innumerable are countable, finite, and limited. These antonyms describe things that can be counted or have a specific limit. Use these words in mathematics, science, business, and other contexts to convey precise meanings.
