How Do You Spell ENCAGE?

Pronunciation: [ɛnkˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Encage is a verb that means to confine or trap something or someone within a cage. It is spelled with the prefix 'en' which means 'in' or 'within', and the root word 'cage'. The pronunciation of encage is /ɛnˈkeɪdʒ/, with the primary stress on the second syllable. The 'c' in encage is pronounced as 'k' since it is followed by the vowel 'a' which makes the 'c' hard. Encage is commonly used in the context of animals being kept in captivity.

ENCAGE Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "encage" refers to the act of confining or imprisoning someone or something within a cage or similar enclosure. It involves the physical or metaphorical act of placing an individual or an object inside a space that restricts their freedom or movement.

   In a literal sense, encaging primarily pertains to the act of trapping an animal or bird within a cage or a container designed to restrain their mobility. This can be done for various purposes, such as for keeping pets, scientific research, or as a form of captivity in zoos or circus environments.

   Metaphorically, encaging can describe the act of restraining or confining a person's freedom, will, or potential. It suggests a state of being confined within the limits or constraints imposed by external circumstances or individuals. This can manifest in various ways, such as emotional or psychological constraints, societal restrictions, or oppressive regimes.

   The concept of encaging can also extend to objects or ideas being confined within a specific context or parameter, leading to a limited range of possibilities or expressions. This confinement restricts their potential for growth, development, or innovation.

   Overall, the term "encage" embodies the act of restricting or confining, either physically or metaphorically, and implies a limitation of freedom, movement, or expression.

2. To shut up in a cage-also incage.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ENCAGE

• wncage
• dncage
• rncage
• 4ncage
• 3ncage
• ebcage
• emcage
• ejcage
• ehcage
• enxage
• enczge
• encsge
• encwge
• encqge
• encafe
• encabe
• encahe
• encaye
• sencage
• mncage

Etymology of ENCAGE

The word "encage" is derived from the combination of the prefix "en-" and the noun "cage". The prefix "en-" is of French origin and is used to indicate a state of being enclosed or contained within something. The noun "cage" is derived from the Old French word "cage" or "gage", which originally referred to a prison or a protective enclosure for animals. Over time, the word "cage" developed into its current meaning of a structure made of bars or wires used to confine or enclose animals or objects. Therefore, the word "encage" is formed by combining these two elements and means to confine or imprison someone or something within a cage.

Idioms with the word ENCAGE

• encage

Similar spelling words for ENCAGE

• anagoge,
• ONCJ,
• yongjia,
• Anagogy,
• yongzhi,
• encaje,
• yongzhou,
• re-engage,
• ingagi,
• INCJ,
• ingage,
• engage,
• pre-engage,
• dis-engage,
• yingzhou,
• Incage,
• engagee,
• Uncage,
• yingjie,
• unigauge,
• yeongjo,
• yongjie,
• unicaja,
• yangzhou,
• unguja,
• yangju.

Conjugate verb Encage

CONDITIONAL

I would encage

you would encage

he/she/it would encage

we would encage

they would encage

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be encaging

you would be encaging

he/she/it would be encaging

we would be encaging

they would be encaging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have encage

you would have encage

he/she/it would have encage

we would have encage

they would have encage

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been encaging

you would have been encaging

he/she/it would have been encaging

we would have been encaging

they would have been encaging

FUTURE

I will encage

you will encage

he/she/it will encage

we will encage

they will encage

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be encaging

you will be encaging

he/she/it will be encaging

we will be encaging

they will be encaging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have encaged

you will have encaged

he/she/it will have encaged

we will have encaged

they will have encaged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been encaging

you will have been encaging

he/she/it will have been encaging

we will have been encaging

they will have been encaging

IMPERATIVE

you encage

we let´s encage

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to encage

PAST

I encaged

you encaged

he/she/it encaged

we encaged

they encaged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was encaging

you were encaging

he/she/it was encaging

we were encaging

they were encaging

PAST PARTICIPLE

encaged

PAST PERFECT

I had encaged

you had encaged

he/she/it had encaged

we had encaged

they had encaged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been encaging

you had been encaging

he/she/it had been encaging

we had been encaging

they had been encaging

PRESENT

I encage

you encage

he/she/it encages

we encage

they encage

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am encaging

you are encaging

he/she/it is encaging

we are encaging

they are encaging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

encaging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have encaged

you have encaged

he/she/it has encaged

we have encaged

they have encaged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been encaging

you have been encaging

he/she/it has been encaging

we have been encaging

they have been encaging