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boundless

|bound-less|

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/ˈbaʊndləs/

without limits

Etymology
Etymology Information

'boundless' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'boundles,' where 'bound' meant 'limit' and '-less' meant 'without.'

Historical Evolution

'boundles' transformed into the modern English word 'boundless' through the addition of the suffix '-less' to 'bound.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without limits,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

without limits; infinite or vast.

The universe is often described as boundless.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39