finitary

/fɪˈnɪtəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in mathematics or logic to describe something that is defined for a finite number of cases or elements

“In finitary arithmetic, we only consider numbers up to a certain large but finite limit.”

2. noun

a finitary set or relation, especially in model theory or mathematical logic

“The finitary model of the theory is a crucial component in understanding its properties.”

Synonyms

  • countable
  • finite

Antonyms

  • infinite
  • uncountable