inward-bound
|in-ward-bound|
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/ˈɪnwərd baʊnd/
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/ˈɪnwəd baʊnd/
heading towards the interior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inward-bound' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'inweard' meaning 'internal' and 'būan' meaning 'to dwell or reside'.
Historical Evolution
'inweard' and 'būan' combined to form the Middle English term 'inward-bound', which has retained its meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'heading towards the interior', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
heading towards the interior or center, especially of a country or region.
The inward-bound train will arrive at the central station shortly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 00:11