eindmatige

Eindmatige is a Dutch adjective meaning having an end or being finite, terminating, or limited in extent. It describes things that do not continue indefinitely and that reach a definite conclusion, such as a process, quantity, or duration.

Etymology and form: the word is formed from eind, meaning end, with the suffix -matig, which yields adjectives that express a characteristic. The base form is eindmatig; when used before feminine singular nouns or in certain grammatical contexts, the form eindmatige may appear.

Usage and context: in formal, academic, or technical Dutch, eindmatige is used to emphasize finiteness, but it is less common than the more standard eindig or eindige. In mathematical or computational contexts, finiteness is typically described with eindig or eindige, while eindmatige may be found in older or more stylistic texts. Examples could include phrases like eindmatige berekening or eindmatige termijn, though the more standard equivalents are eindige berekening and eindige termijn.

Relation to related terms: eindigheid refers to the property of being finite, while oneindig denotes infinity. Dutch usage often prefers eindig/eindige in everyday language, reserving eindmatige for specific or formal contexts.

Notes: eindmatige is a recognized but relatively rare term in contemporary Dutch. When clarity is desired, it is common to opt for eindig or eindige, depending on the grammatical gender and number of the noun it modifies.