1. Plural of finitist; philosophers or mathematicians who believe that only finite mathematical objects and constructions are legitimate or meaningful.
Usage: technical; philosophy of mathematics; often used in academic or specialized contexts

Examples

• Finitists reject the existence of infinite sets in mathematics.
• Some finitists argue that only constructive proofs are valid.
• The debate between finitists and classical mathematicians has shaped modern logic.
• Finitists maintain that mathematical objects must be finitely describable.
• In philosophy of mathematics, finitists represent a minority but influential position.