bounded

/ˈbaʊndɪd/

bounded is the simple past and past participle of bound.

Adjective

bounded (comparative more bounded, superlative most bounded)

That can be enclosed within a ball of finite radius.
- A compact set must be bounded.
with bounded range
with bounded range when restricted to the unit ball
That contains a least element, a, and a greatest element, b, such that for all x ∈ X, a ≤ x ≤ b.

bound (third-person singular simple present bounds, present participle bounding, simple past and past participle bounded)

(transitive) To surround a territory or other geographical entity; to form the boundary of.
- grounds bounded on three sides by a river.
(transitive) To be the bound of.

bound (third-person singular simple present bounds, present participle bounding, simple past and past participle bounded)

(intransitive) To leap, move by jumping.
- The rabbit bounded down the lane.
Synonyms:

lollop
(transitive) To cause to leap.
- to bound a horse
(dated, intransitive) To rebound; to bounce.
- A rubber ball bounds on the floor.
(dated, transitive) To cause to rebound; to throw so that it will rebound; to bounce.
- to bound a ball on the floor

comparative	more bounded
superlative	most bounded

What does bounded mean?: Bounded means that can be enclosed within a ball of finite radius.
What is bounded the simple past and past participle of?: Bounded is the simple past and past participle of bound.
What part of speech is bounded?: Bounded is an adjective.
How do you pronounce bounded?: Bounded is pronounced /ˈbaʊndɪd/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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