Bounded
/ˈbaʊndɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving limits or boundaries; confined within limits.
/ˈbaʊndɪd/
Limited or restricted
The land was bounded by a river and a mountain range.
💡 Simply: Having limits or edges.
More Examples
His patience was bounded; he finally lost his temper.
How It's Used
"The function is bounded between 0 and 1."
"The system's energy is bounded by the conservation laws."
Having clearly defined limits or edges
/ˈbaʊndɪd/
Marked by definite limits or boundaries
The garden was a perfectly bounded rectangle.
💡 Simply: Having a defined boundary.
How It's Used
"A bounded region is a closed shape with a finite area."
From Middle English *bounden*, past participle of *binden* "to bind", from Proto-Germanic *bindaną.
The word has maintained its core meaning of 'having limits' throughout its history, though its specific application across various fields has evolved.
Memory tip
Think of a 'bound' rope – it's limited in length.
Word Origin
"to bind"