boundary — a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaʊndəri/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor keeps moving the fence to expand his boundary, so now my garden looks like it's on a diet!
- The boundary between work and personal life has become blurred since working from home.
- She pushed the boundaries of fashion by wearing pajamas to the award ceremony.
boundary
NOUN[/ˈbaʊndəri/]
a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line
The old stone wall marks the boundary between the two family farms.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'bodne' or 'bounde', which likely derives from Latin 'bodina' meaning a bound or limit. The word was influenced by the Old English 'bund' and Germanic roots related to binding or limiting.
Breakdown
bound (limit) + -ary (suffix indicating relation or belonging) = boundary
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📝Examples
“My neighbor keeps moving the fence to expand his boundary, so now my garden looks like it's on a diet!”
“The boundary between work and personal life has become blurred since working from home.”
“She pushed the boundaries of fashion by wearing pajamas to the award ceremony.”
“The mountain range forms a natural boundary between the two provinces.”
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