bounded

[ˈbaʊndɪd]

bounded Definition

• 1. having a limit or boundary
• 2. confined within certain limits; restricted or circumscribed

Using bounded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bounded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The garden was bounded by a hedge.

• Example

  The company's growth is bounded by its limited resources.

• Example

  The children were bounded by the rules of the game.

bounded Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bounded

• limited
• circumscribed
• confined
• restricted
• defined

Antonyms for bounded

• unbounded
• unlimited
• boundless

Phrases with bounded

• bounded rationality

  a concept that suggests that decision-making is limited by the information available, cognitive limitations, and the finite amount of time available to make a decision

  Example

  Bounded rationality explains why people often make decisions that are not optimal.

• bounded set

  a set that has clear boundaries or criteria for membership

  Example

  A bounded set can be defined as all the numbers between 0 and 1.

• bounded function

  a function that is limited in some way, such as being defined only on a certain interval or having a maximum or minimum value

  Example

  A bounded function is one that does not grow without limit as the input variable increases.

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Summary: bounded in Brief

The term 'bounded' [ˈbaʊndɪd] refers to something that has a limit or boundary, or is confined within certain limits. It can be used to describe physical spaces, such as 'The garden was bounded by a hedge,' or abstract concepts, such as 'bounded rationality.' 'Bounded' is often used in technical contexts, such as 'bounded set' or 'bounded function.'