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
- (computing, electronics) connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)
- 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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