bounded

adjective
UK: /ˈbaʊndɪd/
US: /ˈbaʊndɪd/

  1. Limited or restricted in some way.

    1. Our options are bounded by the budget we have to work with. [ ] [ ]
    2. The opportunities for growth are bounded only by your imagination and hard work. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having limits or boundaries; finite.

    1. The area is bounded by a fence for safety. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our research is bounded by the current technological constraints so advancements are slow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

limited restricted finite confined
bounded verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of the verb 'to bound,' meaning to leap or jump.

    1. The dog bounded across the yard with joy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having bounded over the hurdle, the athlete continued their race. [ ] [ ]

  2. Past tense and past participle of the verb 'to bound,' meaning to form the boundary of something.

    1. The river bounded the property on the eastern side. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ancient treaties bounded the kingdom's territories, outlining the land owned. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bounded" in English means: Limited or restricted in some way., Having limits or boundaries; finite..

The phonetic transcription of "bounded" is /ˈbaʊndɪd/ in British English and /ˈbaʊndɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bounded": limited, restricted, finite, confined.

Example usage of "bounded": "Our options are bounded by the budget we have to work with.". More examples on the page.