'finite' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'finitus,' where 'finire' meant 'to limit or end.' 'Powered' comes from the word 'power,' which has roots in Old French 'poeir,' meaning 'ability or strength.'

'finite' changed from the Latin word 'finitus' and eventually became the modern English word 'finite.' 'Powered' evolved from the Old French 'poeir' to the modern English 'power.'

Initially, 'finite' meant 'having limits or bounds,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Powered' initially meant 'having strength or ability,' which has evolved to include the concept of energy or force.