Definition Synonyms
Definition of boundary - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical limitdividing line between two areas
- The river forms a natural boundary between the countries.
2.
abstract limitlimits of a subject or activity
- She pushed the boundaries of modern art.
3.
sportsTECH. UK edge of a cricket fieldTECH. UK
- He hit the ball to the boundary.
Images of boundary
dividing line between two areas 
edge of a cricket field
Expressions with boundary
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line marking the edge of an area
The river forms the boundary line between the two countries.
line separating two states
The river forms the state boundary between the two regions.
have no limits or restrictions in any way
Her kindness knows no boundary.
wall that divides two areas
The boundary wall between the two fields was old and crumbling.
the edge or border of something
The outer boundary of the circle is clearly defined.
the highest limit or extent of something
The upper boundary of the property is marked by a fence.
official alterations to lines marking limits of areas or authorities
The new boundary changes will affect who can vote in each district.
border marked by physical features like rivers mountains or other landforms
The river serves as a natural boundary between the two provinces.
layer of fluid near a solid surface
The boundary layer affects the drag on the airplane.
line or surface inside a solid separating regions with different crystal directions
The strength of the alloy increased after refining the grain boundary structure.
constraint or set of constraints applied to a model
Boundary conditions in the simulation ensure realistic behavior of the model..
commentator reporting from the field's boundary in sports
The boundary rider interviewed the coach during the game.
entities facilitating communication between diverse groups
The company uses boundary spanners to improve cross-cultural understanding.
surface that separates two different regions materials or physical states
Heat transfer occurs mainly across the boundary surface between the metals.
required value of a function on the edge of its domain
The boundary value determined the unique solution of the differential equation.
interface between two symmetrical crystal regions
The twin boundary affects the crystal's mechanical properties.
Origin of boundary
Old French, bodne (limit) + -ary (pertaining to)
Terms with boundary included in their meaning
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boundary
border or side of something
beyond limits
beyond a certain boundary or limit
space
the space beyond some limit or boundary
barrier
act as a barrier or boundary
location
positioned at the boundary of an area
boundaries
ultimate limit or boundary of something
location
shows something located beyond the boundary of another place
shoreline
boundary where water meets land
plants
row of shrubs forming a boundary
control
set a maximum boundary so something cannot go beyond it
perimeter
near the outer boundary of an area
striving
strive towards a goal or boundary
boundary
the lower boundary or limit
physical limit
limit or boundary of an area
geographical division
boundary between two counties
freedom
absence of any restriction or boundary
boundary
the extreme limit or border of an area
physical boundary
physical area around a person causing discomfort if invaded
boundary or path
sequence of trees forming a boundary or path
geographical boundary
line where land meets a body of water
sports
line marking the side boundary of a field
container
overflow a container or boundary
protrude
extend beyond a surface or boundary
physical
extending beyond a surface or boundary
Examples of boundary in a sentence
The boundary between the two states is clearly defined. The treaty established the boundaries of the two countries. Her research explores the boundaries of human knowledge. The ball crossed the boundary for a six. Spectators cheered as the ball reached the boundary.
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- French:frontière, ...
- German:Grenze, Limit, ...
- Italian:confine, ...
- Spanish:frontera, barrera, ...
- Portuguese:fronteira, limite do campo, ...
- Chinese:边界, 限制, ...
- Japanese:境界, バウンダリー, ...
- Arabic:حَدّ, حُدود, ...
- Hebrew:גְּבוּל, גְּבוּל הַמִּגְרָשׁ, ...
- Russian:граница, предел, ...
- Ukrainian:кордон, границя, ...
- Hindi:सीमा, मर्यादा, ...
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