boundary
A boundary refers to a real or conceptual line that marks the limits or edges of something, such as a physical territory, a social interaction, or an academic field. As an adjective, it describes things that are situated on or define these borders and restrictions.
أمثلة
3 من 5The property is separated by a boundary wall that has stood for over fifty years.
The property is separated by a dividing wall that has stood for over fifty years.
The diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute over the coastal region.
The diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing border disagreement over the coastal region.
I think you're having a boundary issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.
I think you're having a personal limit issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a 'bound' (a leap or jump). A boundary is a line you are not allowed to 'bound' over without permission.
اختبار سريع
The river acts as a natural ________ line between the two neighboring states.
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الإجابة الصحيحة هي: boundary
أمثلة
The property is separated by a boundary wall that has stood for over fifty years.
everydayThe property is separated by a dividing wall that has stood for over fifty years.
The diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute over the coastal region.
formalThe diplomats are meeting to resolve a long-standing border disagreement over the coastal region.
I think you're having a boundary issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.
informalI think you're having a personal limit issue if you can't say no to extra work every weekend.
The experiment focuses on the boundary layer between the two different gas pressures.
academicThe experiment focuses on the interface layer between the two different gas pressures.
Clear boundary definitions in the partnership agreement will prevent future legal conflicts.
businessClear limit definitions in the partnership agreement will prevent future legal conflicts.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
cross the boundary
to go beyond a set limit or rule
blur the boundaries
to make the distinction between two things unclear
set healthy boundaries
to establish clear personal limits for well-being
يُخلط عادةً مع
Border usually refers specifically to the political line between countries, whereas boundary is more general and can be abstract.
A limit is often the maximum amount or capacity of something, while a boundary is the physical or conceptual edge.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
While commonly a noun, 'boundary' functions as an adjective in compound phrases to describe lines, markers, or specific conditions in physics and psychology.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often omit the 'a' when spelling it, resulting in 'boundry', and sometimes use 'border' in psychological contexts where 'boundary' is the correct term.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a 'bound' (a leap or jump). A boundary is a line you are not allowed to 'bound' over without permission.
أصل الكلمة
From Middle English 'bound' (a limit) combined with the suffix '-ary', originating from Old French 'bonde'.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In Western psychology, 'maintaining boundaries' is a significant cultural concept regarding mental health, privacy, and social ethics.
اختبار سريع
The river acts as a natural ________ line between the two neighboring states.
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الإجابة الصحيحة هي: boundary
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complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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