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Meaning of boundary in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbaʊnd(ə)ri/

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  1. Noun

    boundary

    Etymology

    early 17th century: variant of dialect bounder, from bound+ -er, perhaps on the pattern of limitary

    Definitions

    1. the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
  2. 2. a line determining the limits of an area
  3. 3. the greatest possible degree of something

    Examples

    • « what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior »
    • « to the limit of his ability »

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