finitude

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪn.ɪ.tjuːd/

Definition

The state of having limits, boundaries, or an end point.

Examples

• Philosophers have long debated the human struggle to accept our own finitude.

• The finitude of our natural resources requires us to manage them with greater care.

• She found comfort in the finitude of the project, knowing exactly when the hard work would conclude.

Synonyms of finitude

Words with a similar meaning to finitude:

• limit
• boundary
• limitation
• finiteness

Antonyms of finitude

Words with the opposite meaning to finitude:

• infinity
• boundlessness

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