earthbound
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/ˈɜrθˌbaʊnd/
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/ˈɜːθˌbaʊnd/
confined to earth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'earthbound' originates from the combination of 'earth' and 'bound', where 'earth' refers to the planet and 'bound' means 'tied or confined'.
Historical Evolution
'earthbound' evolved from the Old English word 'eorþe' meaning 'ground' and 'bindan' meaning 'to bind', eventually forming the modern English word 'earthbound'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'confined to the ground', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'confined to earthly concerns'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
confined to the earth or to earthly concerns.
The spacecraft remained earthbound due to technical issues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 20:26