boundless
|bound/less|
B2
/ˈbaʊndləs/
without limits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boundless' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'boundles,' where 'bound' meant 'limit' and '-less' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'boundles' transformed into the modern English word 'boundless' through the addition of the suffix '-less' to 'bound.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without limits,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39