unbounded — having no boundaries or limits; infinite or limitless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no boundaries or limits; infinite or limitless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈbaʊndɪd/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's unbounded confidence in cryptocurrency turned out to be his downfall.
- My grandmother's unbounded love for shopping channels has filled our house with unnecessary gadgets.
- The child showed unbounded curiosity about how the vacuum cleaner worked.
unbounded
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈbaʊndɪd/]
having no boundaries or limits; infinite or limitless
Endless sky with no boundaries
Once surrounded and grounded, now unbounded in flight!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'unbounded' emerged in the 14th century as a combination of the negative prefix 'un-' and the past participle 'bounded', meaning not limited or confined by boundaries. It originally conveyed the image of something free from physical or conceptual constraints, like livestock grazing freely in a pasture without fences.
Breakdown
un- (not, negation) + bound (to limit or confine) + -ed (past participle/adjectival suffix). The root 'bound' derives from Old French 'bonde', ultimately tracing to Germanic origins meaning 'limit' or 'boundary'.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's unbounded confidence in cryptocurrency turned out to be his downfall.”
“My grandmother's unbounded love for shopping channels has filled our house with unnecessary gadgets.”
“The child showed unbounded curiosity about how the vacuum cleaner worked.”
“His unbounded appetite for pizza made him a legend at the all-you-can-eat buffet.”
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