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confinement

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Noun — The state of being kept within a limited space, often against one's will.

How to use confinement

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solitary confinement period of confinement

Etymology

Borrowed from French confinement, built from confine + -ment.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “confinement” mean?

The word “confinement” means the state of being kept within a limited space, often against one's will. In plain terms, being shut in or restricted to a limited space, especially as a punishment or restriction.

How do you pronounce “confinement”?

“Confinement” is pronounced kuhn-FYN-muhnt (/kənˈfaɪnmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “confinement” in a sentence?

Here is “confinement” used in a sentence: “He spent months in solitary confinement.”

What part of speech is “confinement”?

“Confinement” is a noun.

Where does the word “confinement” come from?

The word “confinement” comes from French. Borrowed from French confinement, built from confine + -ment.

Is “confinement” a common word?

“Confinement” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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