bound state

English

Noun

bound state (plural bound states)

1. (physics) A composite of two or more particles that behaves as a single particle.
2. (grammar) In Berber languages, a marked form of a noun, varying in usage cases per specific language but chiefly characterized by its being used for untopicalized subjects of sentences – default word order being VSO.

   Synonym: annexed state

   Antonyms: absolute state, unbound state

Translations

composite of particles that behaves as a single particle

• Swedish: bundet tillstånd n