location-bound
|lo-ca-tion-bound|
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/loʊˈkeɪʃən baʊnd/
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/ləʊˈkeɪʃən baʊnd/
restricted to a place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'location-bound' originates from the combination of 'location' and 'bound,' where 'location' refers to a specific place and 'bound' means restricted or confined.
Historical Evolution
'Location' comes from the Latin word 'locatio,' and 'bound' comes from the Old English 'bindan,' meaning to tie or restrict.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bound' meant 'tied or fastened,' but over time it evolved to mean 'restricted or confined' in this context.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
restricted or confined to a specific location or place.
The service is location-bound and cannot be accessed outside the city.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 23:00