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bounden

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Bounden (adj) means (formal) Required or obligatory, as in the phrase 'bounden duty'.

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(formal) Required or obligatory, as in the phrase 'bounden duty'.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From bound + -en, the archaic past participle of bind.

Antonyms

optional

Related words

required voluntary mandatory optional incumbent compulsory obligatory requisite

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of bounden?

"bounden" (adj) means (formal) Required or obligatory, as in the phrase 'bounden duty'.

What is the opposite of bounden?

The opposite of "bounden" is optional.

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