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bound form

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bound form has 1 sense
  1. bound morpheme, bound form - a morpheme that occurs only as part of a larger construction; eg an -s at the end of plural nouns
    --1 is a kind of morpheme
    --1 has particulars: combining form; affix

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Bound Form

A bound form refers to a linguistic term that represents a morpheme or word that cannot stand alone as an independent word and must be attached to another word or morpheme to convey meaning.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun Sense:

In linguistics, a bound form is a morphological unit that cannot function independently as a word.

Example Sentence: In the word "unhappiness," the prefix "un-" is a bound form as it cannot stand alone as a word.

2. Adjective Sense:

Referring to something that is predetermined or constrained.

Example Sentence: The bound form of the contractual agreement limited their flexibility in negotiating the terms.

3. Verb Sense:

When used as a verb, bound form describes the action of tightly securing or fastening something.

Example Sentence: He used a rope to bound form his luggage before the long journey.

4. Adverb Sense:

This usage describes an action that is done in a bound or restricted manner.

Example Sentence: The gymnast performed the routine bound form, demonstrating precision and control.

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