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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBinding
/ˈbaɪn.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of tying or securing something.
"The binding of the book was done with care to ensure durability." - 2
A legal or formal obligation.
"The contract created a binding agreement between the two parties."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'binding' originates from the Old English 'bindan', meaning to tie or fasten. It has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its core meaning related to the act of tying or securing, and has expanded to include metaphorical uses in various contexts such as law and literature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Binding" is said worldwide
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liaison
Transliteration: lee-ah-zon
"La liaison du livre a été faite avec soin."
Bindung
Transliteration: bin-doong
"Die Bindung des Buches wurde sorgfältig durchgeführt."
legatura
Transliteration: leh-gah-too-rah
"La legatura del libro è stata eseguita con cura."
encuadernación
Transliteration: en-kwah-der-nah-syon
"La encuadernación del libro se realizó con cuidado."
encadernação
Transliteration: en-kah-der-nah-sow
"A encadernação do livro foi feita com cuidado."
बंधन
Transliteration: bandhan
"पुस्तक का बंधन सावधानी से किया गया।"
装订
Transliteration: zhuāngdìng
"书籍的装订是小心完成的。"
제본
Transliteration: jebon
"책의 제본은 신중하게 이루어졌습니다."
製本
Transliteration: seihon
"本の製本は注意深く行われました。"
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