ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tethered

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Tethered is an adjective meaning (veterinary medicine) Tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles.

Meaning

(veterinary medicine) Tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles.

More Meanings

  1. (computing, electronics) connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)
  2. simple past and past participle of tether

Example Sentences

Many mobile phones are equipped with software to offer tethered Internet access.

Synonyms for tethered

Depending on context, synonyms include bound.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bound, related, connected, attached, committed, fettered.

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