Chained: meaning, definitions and examples

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chained

 

[ tสƒeษชnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

connected, restricted

Chained refers to the state of being connected or restrained by chains. It signifies a lack of freedom due to being linked or held back physically or metaphorically. The term can also apply to objects or abstract concepts such as thoughts and emotions. Additionally, the concept of being chained often evokes feelings of confinement.

Synonyms

bound, linked, restricted

Examples of usage

  • The prisoners were chained to the walls.
  • His thoughts were chained by fear.
  • The boat was chained to the dock.
  • Many animals are chained for security.

Translations

Translations of the word "chained" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encadeado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เคœเฅ€เคฐเคฌเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kettengeschlossen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dirantai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒ'ัะทะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ograniczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ž–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enchaรฎnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encadenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zincirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒด์ธ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุจูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“พๅผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povezan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keรฐjuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฝั‹ัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒญแƒ•แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ncirlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encadenado

Word origin

The word 'chained' is derived from the noun 'chain', which comes from the Latin 'catena', meaning 'a chain'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, bringing along the meaning of something that is physically linked or bound. The concept of chaining has historical significance, often associated with slavery and imprisonment, which reflects the darker aspects of its use. Over time, the term has expanded to include metaphorical uses, indicating restrictions in ideas, actions, or freedom beyond the physical shackles. Today, 'chained' can evoke various interpretations depending on the context in which it is used.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,889, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.