captive
/ˈkæptɪv/
Meanings
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noun
A person or animal kept in confinement against their will.
- "The zoo kept the elephant captive for research."
- "The pirates made the sailors captives and demanded a ransom."
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verb
To seize and hold (someone) against their will.
- "The police captive the suspect and read him his rights."
- "The king's soldiers captive the rebel leader."
Pronunciation
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/ˈkæptɪv/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with captivegrape , tape , cape , ape , hape
Variants
List of all variants of captive that leads to same resultcaptive , captives , captive audience
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French capter, meaning 'to seize, take' or Latin capere, meaning 'to take, hold'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'captive audience' refers to a group of people who are completely focused on a particular performance or speaker.
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In some circuses, elephants are kept captive in tiny cages, despite animal rights activists' protests.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Prisoner: A person who is confined or detained in a penal or correctional institution.
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Hostage: A person who is detained or held as a guarantee of the performance of a certain act.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the term 'captive' has been used in various contexts, such as describing prisoners of war, animals in zoos, or characters in novels. In art, there are numerous depictions of captive figures, often used to convey themes of power, control, and freedom.
How to Memorize "captive"
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visualize
- Imagine a person or animal being held against their will in a confined space.
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associate
- Think of the word 'captive' as meaning 'held against one's will'.
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mnemonics
- Create a sentence using the word 'captive', such as 'The pirate captive the sailor and demanded a ransom'.
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