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captivity

cap·tiv·i·ty [ kap-ˈti-və-tē]

captivity

noun

[kap-ˈti-və-tē]

Definition of captivity

1 : the state of being captive
//some birds thrive in captivity

2 obsolete : a group of captives

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Synonyms

Recent Examples on the Web

//Those raised in captivity tend to have different diets and, thus, lose their toxicity.
— Jake Buehler, Science | AAAS, "Deadly pufferfish poison relieves stress in deadly pufferfish," 8 Nov. 2019
//There were nearly 106,000 non-human primates held in captivity last year for experiments, according to the complaint, which was filed Wednesday in US District Court in Boston.
— BostonGlobe.com, "Officials at the USDA said the agency does not comment on pending litigation.," 7 Nov. 2019
//Inside was a great white pelican that had died of a bacterial infection in captivity.
— oregonlive, "Creepy creatures turn ‘Exquisite’ at new OMSI art exhibit," 3 Nov. 2019
//The study, published in the journal Current Biology on Thursday, found that vampire bats who formed social bonds in captivity maintained those bonds even after they were released back into the wild.
— Jessie Yeung, CNN, "Vampire bats form close friendships and help each other, study finds," 31 Oct. 2019
//Well written by Pearce and Pierson and acted by a most talented ensemble of performers, Luke succeeds as both a highly humorous and deeply dramatic study of the immolation of human spirit in captivity and as an allegory.
— John Mahoney, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Cool Hand Luke': THR's 1967 Review," 31 Oct. 2019
//Chinchillas in captivity can live up to 15 to 20 years, according to Animal Diversity Web.
— Jo Yurcaba, Woman's Day, "What to Know About Having a Chinchilla Pet," 23 Oct. 2019
//The thylacine was thought to be extinct for the past eight decades and has yet to be officially spotted since the last one in captivity died in the early 1930s.
— Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "Tasmanian Tigers Are Extinct, So Why Are Locals Reporting Sightings?," 23 Oct. 2019
//SeaWorld announced the end of its orca breeding program in March 2016, after years of pressure from animal rights advocates and shifting public opinion about orcas being held in captivity.
— USA TODAY, "Sesame Street joins SeaWorld, sunken WW II ship found, presidential yacht: News from around our 50 states," 22 Oct. 2019

First Known Use of captivity

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Phrases Related to captivity

in captivity