Definition of CAPTIVITY

captivity

Meanings

Plural: captivities

Noun

  • the state of being imprisoned
    • "he was held in captivity until he died"
  • the state of being a slave; --Shakespeare
    • "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"
  • The state of being captive.
  • A group of people/beings captive.
  • The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English captivite, from Latin captīvitās. By surface analysis, captive + -ity. Entered into the English lexicon around the 14th century.

Scrabble Score: 19

captivity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
captivity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
captivity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

captivity is a valid Words With Friends word