Bounded: meaning, definitions and examples

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bounded

 

[ หˆbaสŠndษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Limited or restricted in scope, extent, or duration.

Synonyms

confined, limited, restricted.

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Word Description / Examples
bounded

Used to describe something that has clear boundaries or limits, often in a physical sense.

  • The garden is bounded by a high fence
  • The park is bounded by the river on one side and hills on the other
limited

Used when there is a restriction or cap on the number, amount, or extent of something. Can indicate both physical and abstract limitations.

  • We have a limited amount of time to complete this project
  • The offer is available for a limited period only
restricted

Often used to describe limitations imposed by rules, laws, or regulations. It usually has a formal or authoritative tone.

  • Access to the area is restricted to authorized personnel
  • The new law restricts the use of plastics in packaging
confined

Used when something is kept within certain boundaries, often in a way that restricts freedom or movement. This term can carry a negative connotation.

  • He felt confined in the small office
  • The patients are confined to their rooms during quarantine

Examples of usage

  • The function is bounded above by a constant value.
  • The sequence is bounded and converges to a limit.
Context #2 | Verb

general

Past tense and past participle of 'bound'.

Synonyms

hopped, jumped, leaped.

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bounded

This word can also refer to something that is limited or constrained by boundaries or limits.

  • The area is bounded by high fences to keep the animals inside
leaped

Use 'leaped' to describe a large or long jump, often showcasing great effort or athleticism.

  • The athlete leaped over the high bar during the competition
jumped

Use 'jumped' for any sudden movement off the ground, propelled by both legs. It can describe a variety of jump actions.

  • He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting wet
hopped

Use 'hopped' to describe a quick, short movement, often on one leg or foot. It is commonly used for small animals or children.

  • The bunny hopped lightly across the garden

Examples of usage

  • He bounded over the wall.
  • The ball bounded off the pavement.

Translations

Translations of the word "bounded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช begrenzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbatas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะผะตะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ograniczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆถ้™ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท limitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limitado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑnฤฑrlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œํ•œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฏูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omezenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obmedzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰้™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ takmarkaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hdud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limitado

Etymology

The word 'bounded' comes from the verb 'bound' which originated from the Old French word 'bondir', meaning 'to rebound, resound'. Over time, the meaning of 'bound' evolved to include the idea of leaping or jumping, leading to the past tense 'bounded'. The adjective form 'bounded' emerged in the context of mathematics to describe limitations or restrictions.

See also: abound, bound, boundaries, boundary, boundless, boundlessly, outbound, rebound, unbounded.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,737 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.