boundary

English

/ˈbaʊndɹi/, /ˈbaʊndəɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • The dividing line or location between two areas.
  • (figurative) The bounds, confines, or limits between immaterial things such as one’s comfort zone, privacy, or professional sphere and the realm beyond.
  • (cricket) An edge or line marking an edge of the playing field.
  • (cricket) An event whereby the ball is struck and either touches or passes over a boundary (with or without bouncing), usually resulting in an award of 4 (four) or 6 (six) runs respectively for the batting team.
  • (topology) (of a set) The set of points in the closure of a set , not belonging to the interior of that set.

Etymology

Suffix from English bound (tied, connected, destined to).

Origin

English

bound

Gloss

tied, connected, destined to

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