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Let $K$ an extension field of $F$. We say that $K$ is a \emph{finite extension} if Let $K$ an extension field of $F$. We say that $K$ is a \emph{finite extension} if
$[K:F]$ is finite. That is, $K$ is a finite dimensional space over $F$. $[K:F]$ is finite. That is, $K$ is a finite dimensional space over $F$.
An important result on finte extensions establishes that any finite extension is also an algebraic extension.
An important result on finite extensions establishes that any finite extension is also an algebraic extension.