boundary
adjective B2
Plain meaning
a line or limit between areas, ideas, or responsibilities
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express a line or limit between areas, ideas, or responsibilities in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalHis response sounded boundary, so the conversation became difficult.
examThe passage presents a boundary assessment of the policy’s wider consequences.
Common collocations
a boundary responseboundary behavioura boundary situation
Watch out
Do not use “very boundary” automatically; some advanced adjectives already carry a strong meaning or need a more natural intensifier.
Word family
boundaryness (noun, where natural)boundaryly (adverb, where natural)