semi-infinite

adj — 3 senses

semi-infinite

adj

Etymology From semi- + infinite.

1

Mathematics, Sciences In optimization programming Involving a finite number of variables but an infinite number of constraints, or vice versa.

2

Ballistics, Engineering, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry Of a target Sufficiently thick that the level of penetration of a projectile is not affected by its thickness.

3

Limited at one end but extending to infinity in the other direction.

Derived terms
semiinfinitely
Related terms
semilimited

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