boundaries
|bound-a-ries|
B2
/ˈbaʊndəriz/
(boundary)
limit line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boundary' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'boundarie,' where 'bound' meant 'limit' and '-ary' was a suffix indicating pertaining to.
Historical Evolution
'boundarie' transformed into the modern English word 'boundary' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a limit or dividing line,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
The river forms the boundary between the two countries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39