Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Captivity.
Captivity - as a noun
The state of being imprisoned
Example: "He was held in captivity until he died"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immurementimprisonmentincarcerationHypernyms (Closely Related)
confinementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The state of being a slave
Example: "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enslavementExample Sentences
"The animals lived in captivity at the zoo."
"He spent years in captivity as a prisoner of war."
"The dolphin was rescued from captivity and released back into the ocean."
"The bird seemed miserable in its small cage of captivity."
"The film tells the story of a woman's struggle for freedom from captivity."
Word Game Points
Is CAPTIVITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, captivity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CAPTIVITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is CAPTIVITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, captivity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCAPTIVITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is CAPTIVITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, captivity is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCAPTIVITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
