outer boundary
ˈaʊtər ˈbaʊndəri
outer boundaries
Definition

Definition of outer boundary - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsthe edge or border of something
  • The outer boundary of the circle is clearly defined.
border perimeter
2.
abstractthe furthest point of a concept or idea
  • His theories pushed the outer boundary of modern science.
edge limit periphery
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Images of outer boundary

  • outer boundary: the edge or border of something
    the edge or border of something

Expressions with outer

outer spacen.
region beyond Earth's atmosphere with stars and planets
Astronauts travel to outer space for research.
outer officen.
room near a main office where visitors wait or staff work
Please wait in the outer office until you are called.
outer reachesn.
farthest or most distant parts of a place or thing
Scientists study the outer reaches of the galaxy.
outer garmentn.
clothing worn over other clothes for protection or style
She put on her outer garment before leaving.
outer fringesn.
the farthest or most marginal parts of a group or area
He lives on the outer fringes of the city.
out-and-outern.
person who takes things to the extreme
She's an out-and-outer when it comes to politics.

Expressions with boundary

boundary linen.
line marking the edge of an area
The river forms the boundary line between the two countries.
state boundaryn.
line separating two states
The river forms the state boundary between the two regions.
know no boundaryv.
have no limits or restrictions in any way
Her kindness knows no boundary.
boundary walln.
wall that divides two areas
The boundary wall between the two fields was old and crumbling.
upper boundaryn.
the highest limit or extent of something
The upper boundary of the property is marked by a fence.
boundary changesn.
official alterations to lines marking limits of areas or authorities
The new boundary changes will affect who can vote in each district.
natural boundaryn.
border marked by physical features like rivers mountains or other landforms
The river serves as a natural boundary between the two provinces.
boundary layern.
layer of fluid near a solid surface
The boundary layer affects the drag on the airplane.
grain boundaryn.
line or surface inside a solid separating regions with different crystal directions
The strength of the alloy increased after refining the grain boundary structure.
boundary conditionn.
constraint or set of constraints applied to a model
Boundary conditions in the simulation ensure realistic behavior of the model..

Terms related to outer boundary

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borderboundaryedgefringelimitmarginperipheryrimconfineextentperimeterverge

Terms with outer boundary included in their meaning

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around the edgesadv.
perimeter
near the outer boundary of an area
perimeter walln.
construction
wall built along the outer boundary of land or buildings
skirt the edgesv.
movement
move along the outer boundary
peripheraladj.
geometry
located on the outer edge or boundary
arterial walln.
biology
layered tissue structure forming the outer boundary of an artery
peripheryn.
physical boundary
outer boundary or surface of an object
bladder walln.
medical
layers of tissue forming the outer and inner boundary of a bladder
lippingadj.
surface design
having a lip-like, raised rim along an outer boundary

Examples of outer boundary in a sentence

  • We walked along the outer boundary of the park.
  • The artist's work explored the outer boundary of creativity.
  • Philosophers often debate the outer boundary of human understanding.

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  1. French:limite extérieure, limite, ...
  2. German:äußere Grenze, Grenze, ...
  3. Italian:confine esterno, limite esterno, ...
  4. Spanish:límite exterior, frontera exterior, ...
  5. Portuguese:limite externo, limite exterior, ...
  6. Chinese:外边界, 外部边界, ...
  7. Japanese:外縁, 外境, ...
  8. Arabic:الحَدّ الخارِجي, حَدّ أَقْصى, ...
  9. Hebrew:גְּבוּל חִיצוֹנִי, גְּבוּל חִיצוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:внешний край, внешняя граница, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зовнішня межа, ...
  12. Hindi:बाहरी किनारा, चरम सीमा, ...
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