incarceration
3 synonyms for incarceration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Imprisonment; the state or act of being locked up.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use incarceration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mass incarceration
years of incarceration
incarceration rate
Etymology
From Medieval Latin incarcerātio, built on incarcerate, itself from Latin carcer, "prison."
Full origin of incarceration →Frequently asked questions
What does “incarceration” mean?
The word “incarceration” means imprisonment; the state or act of being locked up. In plain terms, being kept in prison.
How do you pronounce “incarceration”?
“Incarceration” is pronounced ihng-kah-suh-RAY-shuhn (/ɪŋˌkɑː(ɹ)səˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “incarceration” in a sentence?
Here is “incarceration” used in a sentence: “He spent five years in incarceration before his release.”
What part of speech is “incarceration”?
“Incarceration” is a noun.
Where does the word “incarceration” come from?
The word “incarceration” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin incarcerātio, built on incarcerate, itself from Latin carcer, "prison.".
Is “incarceration” a common word?
“Incarceration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
