bounded

/ˈbaʊndɪd/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

That can be enclosed within a ball of finite radius.

Adjective

Examples

A compact set must be bounded.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That contains a least element, a, and a greatest element, b, such that for all x ∈ X, a ≤ x ≤ b.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bounded” mean?

That can be enclosed within a ball of finite radius.

Is “bounded” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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