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confining

 

[ kənˈfaɪnɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a limited space

Restricting someone or something within certain limits or boundaries.

Synonyms

limiting, restricting, restrictive

Examples of usage

  • The prisoner felt confined within the small cell.
  • The bird looked unhappy in its confining cage.
Context #2 | Verb

restricting movement or freedom

Keeping someone or something within certain limits or boundaries, preventing freedom of movement.

Synonyms

limit, restrain, restrict

Examples of usage

  • The lockdown measures were confining people to their homes.
  • Her fear of failure was confining her potential.

Translations

Translations of the word "confining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confinando

🇮🇳 सीमित करना

🇩🇪 einschränkend

🇮🇩 membatasi

🇺🇦 обмежуючий

🇵🇱 ograniczający

🇯🇵 制限する

🇫🇷 confinant

🇪🇸 confinando

🇹🇷 sınırlayıcı

🇰🇷 제한하는

🇸🇦 مقيد

🇨🇿 omezující

🇸🇰 obmedzujúci

🇨🇳 限制性的

🇸🇮 omejujoč

🇮🇸 takmarkandi

🇰🇿 шектеулі

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვა

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdıran

🇲🇽 confinando

Etymology

The word 'confining' originates from the verb 'confine,' which comes from the Latin word 'confinis,' meaning 'bordering upon, neighboring.' The concept of confinement has been present throughout history, with various forms of restrictions and boundaries used in different contexts, such as prisons, territories, and personal limitations.

See also: confined, confinement, unconfined.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,648, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.