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binding Definition

bind·ing (bīn′diŋ)

noun

  1. the action of a person or thing that binds
  2. a thing that binds, as
    1. the fastenings on a ski for the boot
    2. a band or bandage
    3. tape used in sewing to strengthen seams, edges, etc.
    4. the covers and backing of a book
  3. a cohesive substance for holding a mixture together

adjective

  1. that binds; restrictive
  2. that holds one to an agreement, promise, etc.

binding Related Forms

bind′·ingly adverb

binding Synonyms

binding

modif.

  1. Tying

    restraining, confining, limiting, restrictive; see tying.

  2. Imposing adherence

    obligatory, compulsory, requisite, required; see necessary 1.

binding Synonyms

binding

n.

  1. The act of joining

    merging, coupling, junction; see union 1.

  2. Anything used to bind

    tie, adhesive, fastener; see adhesive, band 2, rope, wire 1.

  3. A cover

    wrapper, jacket, book cover; see cover 1, 2.

binding Law Definition

adj

Obligatory.

binding Usage Examples

Converse of object

define: The behavior of radiobuttons can be changed by defining new bindings for individual widgets or by redefining the class bindings.

Adjective modifier

  • step-in: In the last few years, step-in bindings have stepped into ( ha, ha!
  • Key: Key Bindings The syntax for controlling key bindings in the inputrc file is simple.
  • key: Changing TERM in Linux does not alter function key bindings!
  • operational: The standardized Operational Bindings do not have to be established via the Operational Binding management protocol ( the DOP ).
  • variable: The comma instructs Prolog to evaluate the second clause with these same variable bindings.

Modifies a noun

  • affinity: A related problem is the ranking of members of a single chemical family in order of their experimental binding affinity.
  • arbitration: Today the members decided to invite management to binding arbitration in a final attempt to resolve the dispute.
  • protein: They form many binding proteins ( hemoglobin etc ).
  • contract: Once there is a binding contract, what happens?
  • agreement: In the premises no binding agreement has been reached.
  • treaty: We are sure that there is no binding treaty between them.

Modifying Another Word

  • legally: To enter into a legally binding contract to purchase goods from our website you must be over 18 years of age.
  • contractually: Any terms which are intended to be contractually binding should be contained in the contract.
  • non-legally: Informal or non-legally binding arms control arrangements are generally not subject to legislative approval to bring them into force.

Noun used with modifier

  • default: DEFAULT BINDINGS When a new message is created, it has no default event bindings: messages are intended for output purposes only.
  • leather: In some instances this moth has been found damaging leather bindings.
  • keyboard: So you can customize your console's keyboard bindings without even having to patch a kernel.

Preposition: of

ligand: X-ray crystallographic structural detail shows that the binding of ligands to several Src family SH2 domains is mediated by a network of water molecules.

Preposition: for

widget: The behavior of radiobuttons can be changed by defining new bindings for individual widgets or by redefining the class bindings.