Captive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Captive ( adjective )

1. Being held or imprisoned by force or against one's will.
2. Being controlled or dominated by something.
3. Being limited or restricted in one's choices or options.

Origin:

The word "captive" comes from the latin word "captivus" which means taken or captured. it was first recorded in the english language in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. The hostages were held captive by the kidnappers.
2. The captive audience listened intently to the speaker.
3. He felt like a captive in his own home, unable to leave due to his illness.
4. The company was a captive of its creditors.
5. She felt like a captive in her own life, unable to change her circumstances.

(As a noun)

Captive ( noun )

1. Being held or imprisoned by force or against one's will.
2. Being controlled or dominated by something.
3. Being limited or restricted in one's choices or options.

Origin:

The word "captive" comes from the latin word "captivus" which means taken or captured. it was first recorded in the english language in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. The hostages were held captive by the kidnappers.
2. The captive audience listened intently to the speaker.
3. He felt like a captive in his own home, unable to leave due to his illness.
4. The company was a captive of its creditors.
5. She felt like a captive in her own life, unable to change her circumstances.