confined

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or kept within limits or confines; restricted or enclosed.

• verb

  To restrict or limit the freedom of (someone or something); impose conditions or limits on.

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈfaɪnd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confined
confined , constrained , maintained , restrained

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Variants

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confined , confine , confiner , confiners , confines , confining

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Forms

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confines, confinedly, confinement

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Etymology

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From Old French confiner, from con- 'together' + fin 'end'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'confined space' refers to any area with limited or restricted means for entry or exit, and is often used in occupational health and safety regulations.

2. In mathematics, a confined region is a domain in which the behavior of a system is considered to be localized.

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Related Concepts

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1. Imprisonment: The state of being confined or held against one's will, often in a prison or other confined space.

2. Quarantine: The practice of separating and restricting the movement of people or goods to prevent the spread of disease or contamination.

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Culture

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In literature, 'confined' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological states, such as being trapped or imprisoned by one's own thoughts or feelings. In art, images of confinement can evoke themes of isolation, containment, and transformation.

How to Memorize "confined"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object within the confines of a small space or container. Imagine the boundaries and limitations that come with being confined.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confined' with the idea of being restricted or limited. Think of words like 'restricted', 'limited', or 'imprisoned'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' for 'confined' as an adjective meaning 'having limits', and 'C' for 'confined' as a verb meaning 'to restrict'.

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