captive
Translation
captive, imprisoned, confined
Examples
The animals are kept in captive conditions.
The animals are kept in captive conditions.
He was held captive for three years.
He was held captive for three years.
Grammar Patterns
a captive ((noun)) a captured (noun) The animals are kept in captive conditions.
to be held captive to be imprisoned He was held captive for three years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imprisoned, confined, captured; Antonyms: free, liberated
Etymology
From Latin 'captivus' (captured), from 'capere' (to take, seize).
Memory Tips
A 'captive' person or animal is one that has been 'captured' and cannot escape.