ikkeuendelige

Ikkeuendelige is a Norwegian compound adjective formed from ikke (not) and uendelige (infinite). It translates roughly to “not infinite” or “non-infinite.” In standard Norwegian, the more common terms for finite things are endelig or begrenset, so ikkeuendelige is typically used in descriptive or didactic contexts to emphasize the absence of infinitude rather than to denote a technical category.

Orthography and usage vary. Some texts hyphenate the form as ikke-uendelig, while others use a closed form like ikkeuendelig or ikkeuendelige. In practice, endelig and begrenset are preferred when speaking about finite sets, sequences, or processes. Ikkeuendelige may appear in historical writings, nuanced discussions, or aims to stress a contrast with infinity, but it is less common in formal mathematics or computer science terminology.

In mathematics and logic, uendelig is the standard term for infinity, with endelig meaning finite. Consequently, ikkeuendelige is usually understood as a descriptive or stylistic variant rather than a precise technical label. Phrases such as ikkeuendelige følger (non-infinite sequences) or ikkeuendelige mengder are infrequently used; speakers more often employ endelige følger or begrensede mengder. When introducing the concept to a general audience, authors typically prefer clear alternatives that denote finiteness directly.

See also: uendelig, endelig, endelighet, infinity, finite.