noun Uncommon

incarceration

ihng-kah-suh-RAY-shuhn

Incarceration (noun) means Imprisonment; the state or act of being locked up. Example: “He spent five years in incarceration before his release.”

noun

Imprisonment; the state or act of being locked up.

"He spent five years in incarceration before his release."

"The report looked at the effects of long-term incarceration on mental health."

How to use incarceration

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing kept in prison.

Common pairings

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incarcerations plural

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He spent five years in _____ before his release.

From Medieval Latin incarcerātio, built on incarcerate, itself from Latin carcer, "prison."

Origin: Medieval Latin

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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.

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