boundary

Meanings

• Noun

  A line or point marking the limit of an area and beyond which something lies or may not pass.

• Noun

  The boundary lines between countries on a map.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈbaʊndəɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boundary
cord , horde , chord , ford

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Boundary (English) : Line or point marking the limit of an area.
   

2. Boundary (Scottish) : A tax on exported goods.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of boundary that leads to same result
boundaries , boundary , boundaryless , boundarylessness , boundarylessnesses , boundary layer , boundary layers , Boundary Peak , K-T boundaries , K-T boundary

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Forms

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Boundaries, Boundaried, Boundary's, Boundariedness

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Etymology

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Old English 'bord' meaning 'limit' or 'bound'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest international boundary is the Canada-United States border, which is over 5,500 miles long.

2. The Great Wall of China is not a continuous boundary but has gaps and is only about 13,000 miles long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Limit: A maximum or minimum value that something can reach.

2. Threshold: A level or point at which a significant change occurs.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of a boundary can represent a divide between two worlds, such as in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. In art, it can symbolize the separation between reality and imagination, as in Salvador Dalí's 'The Persistence of Memory'.

How to Memorize "boundary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a line on a map separating two countries or a physical barrier such as a fence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of a limit or boundary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Borders Keep Us Safe' to remember the definition of boundary.

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