Definitions and Examples of bounded, limited, finite
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a boundary or limit; confined within certain limits.
Example
The national park is bounded by the river on one side and the mountains on the other.
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not infinite.
Example
The company has a limited budget for advertising this year.
finite
Having a limit or end; not infinite.
Example
The universe is believed to be finite in size and age.
Key Differences: bounded vs limited vs finite
- 1Bounded refers to something that has a specific boundary or limit.
- 2Limited refers to something that is restricted in size, amount, or extent.
- 3Finite refers to something that has a limit or end and is not infinite.
Effective Usage of bounded, limited, finite
- 1Mathematics: Use bounded and finite to describe sets or functions with specific boundaries or limits.
- 2Geography: Use bounded to describe areas with specific borders or limits.
- 3Business: Use limited to describe resources or budgets that are restricted in size or amount.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Bounded refers to something with a specific boundary or limit, limited refers to something restricted in size or amount, and finite refers to something that has a limit or end. Use these words in mathematics, geography, and business contexts to describe specific boundaries, restricted resources, or limited budgets.