Boundary: meaning, definitions and examples

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boundary

[ ˈbaʊnd(ə)ri ]

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geography

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

Synonyms

border, edge, limit

Examples of usage

The river forms the boundary between the two countries.
We have reached the boundary of the national park.

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law

A limit of a subject or sphere of activity.

Synonyms

constraint, limit, restriction

Examples of usage

The boundary of freedom of speech must be respected.
The company operates within the boundaries of the law.

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mathematics

A real or imaginary line that marks the limits of a set.

Synonyms

border, edge, limit

Examples of usage

In geometry, a boundary is a set of points that defines the limits of a shape.

Translations

Translations of the word "boundary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limite

🇮🇳 सीमा

🇩🇪 Grenze

🇮🇩 batas

🇺🇦 межа

🇵🇱 granica

🇯🇵 境界 (きょうかい)

🇫🇷 limite

🇪🇸 límite

🇹🇷 sınır

🇰🇷 경계 (境界)

🇸🇦 حد

🇨🇿 hranice

🇸🇰 hranica

🇨🇳 界限 (jièxiàn)

🇸🇮 meja

🇮🇸 mörk

🇰🇿 шекара

🇬🇪 ზღვარი

🇦🇿 sərhəd

🇲🇽 límite

Word origin

The word 'boundary' originated in the late Middle English period from the Old French word 'bounete', which means 'limit'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a line marking the limits of an area or a subject. Boundaries play a crucial role in defining territories, rules, and relationships in various contexts.