unbound — not tied up or restricted; free from constraints
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not tied up or restricted; free from constraints
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈbaʊnd/
Example Sentences
- My cat's unbound curiosity led it to explore every corner of the house, including my secret snack drawer.
- The students felt unbound joy when the teacher announced a surprise pizza party.
- His unbound enthusiasm for collecting rubber ducks worried his roommate.
unbound
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈbaʊnd/]
not tied up or restricted; free from constraints
Free from all constraints
Chains hit the ground, freedom finally found - now unbound!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unbound combines the Old English negative prefix 'un-' with 'bound', the past participle of Old English 'bindan' (to bind). The word literally means 'not bound' or 'not tied', emerging from Germanic roots expressing the concept of freedom from restraint.
Breakdown
un- (negative prefix, 'not') + bound (past participle of Old English bindan, meaning 'tied' or 'constrained').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's unbound curiosity led it to explore every corner of the house, including my secret snack drawer.”
“The students felt unbound joy when the teacher announced a surprise pizza party.”
“His unbound enthusiasm for collecting rubber ducks worried his roommate.”
“The athlete's unbound determination helped her break the world record.”
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