finite element
ˈfaɪnaɪt ˈɛlɪmənt
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Definition of finite element - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.small, distinct part of a larger system analyzed in engineeringTECH.
  • The finite element method divides structures into thousands of finite elements for analysis..
2.
mathematicsTECH.discrete part of a system used in simulationsTECH.
  • Finite element analysis helps in predicting structural behavior.
component element part
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Expressions with finite

finite resourcen.
limited amount of anything important that people must manage carefully
Time is a finite resource, so plan your day wisely.
finite numbern.
number or quantity that is limited and not without end
There are only a finite number of possible password combinations.
non-finiteadj.
not showing tense, person, or number in verbs
The non-finite verb form is used here.
finite setn.
set in which the number of elements is limited and countable
The set {2, 4, 6, 8} is a finite set.
finite state machinen.
computational model with limited specific states and transitions
The algorithm was implemented using a finite state machine.

Expressions with element

element of surprisen.
unexpected factor in a plan that changes the result
The element of surprise helped them win the game.
in one's elementadv.
doing something one is very good at
He is in his element when playing the piano.
out of one's elementadj.
feeling uncomfortable or not suited in a new situation
As an introvert, Maria felt out of her element at the noisy festival.
you are in someone's elementexp.
at ease and sure of yourself in the right situation
When he's teaching, he's in his element.
element of truthn.
small but significant part of truth
His story had an element of truth, but it was mostly fiction.
criminal elementn.
group of people in society who break the law
The police are cracking down on the criminal element in the city.
element of doubtn.
small amount of uncertainty
There was an element of doubt in his voice.
essential elementn.
fundamental part necessary for a process
Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
human elementn.
people involved in a situation or activity
The human element is crucial in customer service.
major elementn.
important component of a system or process
Trust is a major element of a strong relationship.

Terms related to finite element

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Terms with finite element included in their meaning

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torsionn.
mathematics
element in a group with finite order

Examples of finite element in a sentence

  • Engineers often use finite element analysis in their projects.
  • Engineers use finite element methods for design optimization.
  • Finite element models are crucial in crash simulations.

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  1. French:élément fini, ...
  2. German:Finite-Element, ...
  3. Italian:elemento finito, ...
  4. Spanish:componente finito, ...
  5. Portuguese:elemento finito, componente simulado, ...
  6. Chinese:有限元, 离散元, ...
  7. Japanese:有限要素, ...
  8. Arabic:عُنْصُر مَحْدُود, عُنصُر مُتَناهٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְכִיב סוֹפִי, ...
  10. Russian:конечный элемент, элемент конечного анализа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скінченний елемент, елемент моделювання, ...
  12. Hindi:ससीम तत्व, फाइनाइट एलिमेंट, ...

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