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No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion.
Carrie Chapman Catt

Meaning of "binding" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BINDING

binding  [ˈbaɪndɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BINDING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Binding can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BINDING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Binding

Binding may refer to: ▪ Binding, a property relating to anaphors and c-command ▪ Legally binding, in law...

Definition of binding in the English dictionary

The first definition of binding in the dictionary is anything that binds or fastens. Other definition of binding is the covering within which the pages of a book are bound. Binding is also the material or tape used for binding hems, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BINDING


baby-minding
ˈbeɪbɪ ˈmaɪndɪŋ
blinding
ˈblaɪndɪŋ
bookbinding
ˈbʊkbaɪndɪŋ
childminding
ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndɪŋ
ending
ˈɛndɪŋ
finding
ˈfaɪndɪŋ
grinding
ˈɡraɪndɪŋ
multiplepoinding
ˌmʌltɪpəlˈpɪndɪŋ
nonbinding
ˌnɒnˈbaɪndɪŋ
outstanding
ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ
pathfinding
ˈpæθˌfaɪndɪŋ
pending
ˈpɛndɪŋ
rangefinding
ˈreɪndʒˌfaɪndɪŋ
rewinding
riːˈwaɪndɪŋ
spellbinding
ˈspelbaɪndɪŋ
spending
ˈspendɪŋ
standing
ˈstændɪŋ
surrounding
səˈraʊndɪŋ
understanding
ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ
winding
ˈwaɪndɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BINDING

binaurally
Binchy
bind
bind over
bindable
binder
binderies
bindery
bindhi
bindi
bindi-eye
binding energy
binding screw
bindingly
bindingness
bindle
bindweed
bine
biner
binervate

WORDS THAT END LIKE BINDING

according
ascending
astounding
bonding
branding
commanding
defending
demanding
descending
expanding
founding
funding
grounding
landing
lending
long-standing
mending
notwithstanding
pounding
sounding
vending

Synonyms and antonyms of binding in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BINDING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «binding» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of binding

Translation of «binding» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BINDING

Find out the translation of binding to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of binding from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «binding» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有约束力的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vinculante
570 millions of speakers

English

binding
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बंधन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ملزمة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

связывания
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sujeitante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাঁধাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

obligatoire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mengikat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verbindlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

拘束力のある
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

구속력 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngiket
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ràng buộc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிணைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंधनकारक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bağlayıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vincolante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wiązania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зв´язування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

obligatoriu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δεσμευτικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bindend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bindning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bindende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of binding

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BINDING»

The term «binding» is very widely used and occupies the 7.074 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BINDING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «binding» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «binding» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about binding

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10 QUOTES WITH «BINDING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word binding.
1
Peter Abelard
The Son of God took our nature, and in it took upon himself to teach us by both word and example even to the point of death, thus binding us to himself through love.
2
Irving Babbitt
The ultimate binding element in the medieval order was subordination to the divine will and its earthly representatives, notably the pope.
3
Otto von Bismarck
All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with the struggle for existence.
4
Hjalmar Branting
And the annual meetings of the League's Assembly are in effect official peace congresses binding on the participating states to an extent that most statesmen a quarter of a century ago would have regarded as utopian.
5
Benjamin N. Cardozo
There comes not seldom a crisis in the life of men, of nations, and of worlds, when the old forms seem ready to decay, and the old rules of action have lost their binding force. The evils of existing systems obscure the blessings that attend them, and, where reform is needed, the cry is raised for subversion.
6
Carrie Chapman Catt
No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion.
7
Christopher Dawson
And so, today, if the state can no longer appeal to the old moral principles that belong to the Christian tradition, it will be forced to create a new official faith and new moral principles which will be binding on its citizens.
8
David Duchovny
Women's fashion is a subtle form of bondage. It's men's way of binding them. We put them in these tight, high-heeled shoes, we make them wear these tight clothes and we say they look sexy. But they're actually tied up.
9
David Gross
When I was at Berkeley, the framework of quantum field theory could calculate the dynamics of electromagnetism. It could roughly describe the motion of the weak nuclear force, radiation. But it hit a brick wall with the strong interaction, the binding force.
10
Fredric Jameson
In most of the European countries - France stands out in its resistance to this particular form of American cultural imperialism - the national film industries were forced onto the defensive after the war by such binding agreements.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BINDING»

Discover the use of binding in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to binding and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Creative Bookbinding
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated guide covers everything — from binding simple pamphlets to sewn bindings of cloth and leather.
Pauline Johnson, 2012
2
Book Art Studio Handbook: Techniques and Methods for Binding ...
This book goes beyond quick craft projects and into the heart of bookmaking, binding, letterpress printing, decorative cover techniques, book conservation, and other book arts.
Stacie Dolin, Amy Lapidow, 2013
3
Non-Adhesive Binding
"Demonstrates basic as well as elaborate bindings constructed without adhesives and requiring no presses or other heavy equipment. A needle, a pair of scissors and a few other minor tools are all that is needed"--Back cover.
Keith A. Smith, 1990
4
Some Concepts and Consequences of the Theory of Government ...
While the study of government and binding is an outgrowth of Chomsky's earlier work in transformational grammar, it represents a significant shift in focus and a new direction of investigation into the fundamentals of linguistic theory.
Noam Chomsky, 1982
5
The Binding Vine
From one of India's most acclaimed writers--a radiant novel, now available in paperback.
Shashi Deshpande, 2002
6
Binding and Linkage: Functional Chemistry of Biological ...
This book applies the principles of linkage thermodynamics to polyfunctional macromolecular systems under equilibrium conditions, and describes the binding, linkage, and feedback phenomena that lead to control of complex metabolic processes ...
Jeffries Wyman, 1990
7
Curse Tablets and Binding Spells from the Ancient World
For the first time text from tablets have been translated into English with substantial translator's introduction revealing the cultural, social and historical context for these spells and tablets of the ancient world.
John G. Gager, 1999
8
Binding Theory
This textbook provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to modern binding theory in linguistics.
Daniel Büring, 2005
9
The Syntax of Anaphoric Binding
Mary Dalrymple provides a theory of the syntax of anaphoric binding, couched in the framework of Lexical-Functional Grammar.
Mary Dalrymple, 1993
10
The Binding of Isaac: A Religious Model of Disobedience
In th ethird part of the book, Boehm re-opens the philosophical debate between Kant and Kierkegaard. Boehm concludes the book by contending that the monotheistic model of faith presented by Abraham was actually a model of disobedience.
Omri Boehm, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BINDING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term binding is used in the context of the following news items.
1
How a binding death nomination for your super follows your wishes …
It's worth using a binding death nomination so your beneficiaries can make the most of tax savings in super, writes Sam Henderson, who ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
2
CBI fights 'binding' Lokpal bill
Sources said the CBI is opposed to two amendments in the bill — the AG's advice being "binding" on the agency and the annual performance ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Binding of Isaac Rebirth Launches July 23
After many months, delays and a potential kill due to content, Binding of Isaac: Rebirth finally has a release date for Nintendo platforms. «Nintendo World Report, Jul 15»
4
Model Jodie Kidd discovers family secret binding her to WW2 …
JODIE's was researchhing the Supermarine Spitfire's story - worth between £1.5M and £2M - before The Exceptional Sale at Christie's, London. «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
5
Denison and Fission Announce Transaction to Create Leading …
Subject to the terms set out in the Binding Agreement, Fission common ... Pursuant to the Binding Agreement, the proposed Transaction will be ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
6
'No' vote an internal political thing; not binding on Troika: Seth …
This 'no' vote and the referendum is an internal political thing. It is not binding on the Euro Group, ECB or the IMF. I do not really understand the ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
7
Lock in gay marriage vote, says Wong
Labor Party members will push for a binding vote on same-sex marriage at their national conference. The party's current position is to allow a ... «9news.com.au, Jul 15»
8
ASPA withdraws from binding arbitration talks
In an ongoing dispute over who gets covered with a Marine Stewardship Council certificate for Alaska salmon, the Alaska Salmon Processors ... «The cordova Times, Jul 15»
9
Call for non-binding offers for Telekom
Individuals interested in the purchase, who meet the requirements for participation in the procedure, can submit non-binding offers for the ... «B92, Jul 15»
10
Is the Greek referendum even legally binding?
The human rights body, Council of Europe, has already said the referendum would "fall short of international standards" citing the short notice ... «ForexLive, Jul 15»

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