binding

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English byndynge; equivalent to bind +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === enPR: bīndʹing, IPA(key): /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ Rhymes: -aɪndɪŋ Hyphenation: bind‧ing === Adjective === binding (comparative more binding, superlative most binding) (of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured. (of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea. ==== Synonyms ==== (imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured): bounden, obligatory ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured”): non-binding ==== Hyponyms ==== data-binding ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === binding (plural bindings) An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together. The spine of a book where the pages are held together. (sewing) A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment. (programming) The association of a named item with an element of a program. (programming) The interface of a library with a programming language other than one it is written in. (chemistry) The action or result of making two or more molecules stick together. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === binding present participle and gerund of bind == Danish == === Etymology === From binde +‎ -ing. === Noun === binding c (singular definite bindingen, plural indefinite bindinger) binding, fastening (the act of binding something) (chemistry) bond kemisk binding ― chemical bond bindings (on skis) needlework, handicraft (pattern and method for joining two or more yarn systems in weaving and knitting) ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== === References === “binding” in Den Danske Ordbog == Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch bindinge. Equivalent to binden +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɪn.dɪŋ/ Hyphenation: bin‧ding Rhymes: -ɪndɪŋ === Noun === binding f (uncountable, no diminutive) binding, tying, act of applying bonds to someone or of fastening something connection, bond, tie (association or commitment to someone or something) ==== Derived terms ==== bindingsangst == Faroese == === Etymology === binda +‎ -ing === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɪntɪŋk/ === Noun === binding f (genitive singular bindingar, plural bindingar) bond, fixation knitting (grammar) definiteness ==== Declension ==== ==== See also ==== (definiteness): bundið (definite), óbundið (indefinite) == Middle English == === Noun === binding alternative form of byndynge == Norwegian Bokmål == === Etymology === From binde +‎ -ing. === Noun === binding f or m (definite singular bindinga or bindingen, indefinite plural bindinger, definite plural bindingene) a bond, tie (chemistry) kjemisk binding - chemical bond a binding, fastening (psychology) a fixation ==== Derived terms ==== bindingsverk === References === “binding” in The Bokmål Dictionary. “binding” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB). == Norwegian Nynorsk == === Etymology === From binde +‎ -ing. === Noun === binding f (definite singular bindinga, indefinite plural bindingar, definite plural bindingane) a bond, tie (chemistry) kjemisk binding - chemical bond a binding, fastening (psychology) a fixation ==== Derived terms ==== bindingsverk === References === “binding” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.