How to Pronounce Captivity
Captivity
kæp'tɪvɪti
Syllables:
cap·tiv·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Captivity means being kept somewhere and not allowed to leave.
Examples
- The bird was in captivity inside a small cage.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| keep in captivity | collocation | KEEP in capTIVity | The animals were kept in captivity for research purposes. |
| release from captivity | collocation | reLEASE from capTIVity | The hostages were finally released from captivity yesterday. |
| hold in captivity | collocation | HOLD in capTIVity | The soldiers were held in captivity for several months. |
| escape captivity | collocation | esCAPE capTIVity | The bird managed to escape captivity and fly free. |
Fun Fact
The word 'captivity' comes from the Latin 'captivus,' meaning 'taken prisoner,' originally relating to war and conquest before expanding to any form of being held or confined.
Word Family
noun
captivity
The state of being kept as a prisoner or confined.
"The animal lived in captivity for many years before being released."
verb
capture
To catch or take control of someone or something.
"The soldiers managed to capture the enemy's base."
adjective
captive
Kept as a prisoner or unable to leave.
"The captive birds could not fly away."
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