finitary

English

WOTD – 16 February 2016

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈfɪnɪt(ə)ɹi/

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• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈfɪnɪtɛɹi/

Adjective

finitary (not comparable)

1. (mathematics) Of a function, taking a finite number of arguments to produce an output.
2. (logic) Pertaining to finite-length proofs, each using a finite set of axioms.

Antonyms

• infinitary

See also

• arity