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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈkæp təˌveɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kap-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈkæp təˌveɪt/
Definitions of uncaptivating word
- verb with object uncaptivating to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him. 1
- verb with object uncaptivating Obsolete. to capture; subjugate. 1
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Origin of uncaptivating
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Late Latin captīvātus (past participle of captīvāre to take captive), equivalent to Latin captīv(us) captive + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Uncaptivating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncaptivating popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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