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finite form
[ˈfɪnɪt fɔːrm]
noun
pl: finite forms
forma finita
1.
A verb form that is limited by person, number, tense, and mood; a conjugated verb that can function as the main verb of a clause
In the sentence 'She walks to school,' the word 'walks' is a finite form because it is conjugated for third person singular present tense.
Na frase 'Ela caminha para a escola', a palavra 'caminha' é uma forma finita porque é conjugada para terceira pessoa do singular no tempo presente.
2.
A verb form that shows tense, aspect, and agreement with a subject
The finite forms of the verb 'to be' include am, is, are, was, and were.
As formas finitas do verbo 'ser' incluem sou, és, é, somos, sois, são.
Synonyms
conjugated verb
tensed verb
personal verb form
Antonyms
non-finite form
infinite form
infinitive
gerund
participle
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
forma finita
Standard term used in Brazilian grammar instruction
Portugal
forma finita
Standard term used in Portuguese grammar instruction
Related Idioms & Phrases
finite verb
main verb
conjugated form
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