How Do You Spell ENCHAINING?

Pronunciation: [ɛnt͡ʃˈe͡ɪnɪŋ] (IPA)

Enchaining, pronounced /ɪnˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/, is a verb that means to captivate or hold captive. Its spelling is derived from the root word "chain," with the prefix "en-" added to signify a sense of completeness. The first syllable of the word is pronounced "en," with a short "e" sound similar to "eh." The second syllable is pronounced "chain," with a long "a" sound like "aye." The final syllable is pronounced "ing," with a short "i" sound like "ih" and a hard "ng" sound like "eng."

ENCHAINING Meaning and Definition

  1. Enchaining is a verb that refers to the act of binding or confining someone or something, typically through the use of chains or restraints. It conveys the idea of restraining or limiting freedom, movement, or action.

    In a literal sense, enchaining involves physically restraining an individual by using chains or shackles, thereby confining them to a specific location or limiting their ability to move freely. This can be found in historical contexts such as enslavement, imprisonment, or captivity. Figuratively, enchaining can also imply a metaphorical sense of being restricted or trapped, such as a person feeling mentally or emotionally chained to a situation, relationship, or belief system that restricts their personal growth or freedom.

    The concept of enchaining can be extended to include situations or circumstances where one's choices or actions are fettered or constrained by external factors. It represents a state of being held captive by circumstances beyond one's control, hindering the ability to make independent decisions or pursue desired objectives.

    Overall, enchaining refers to the act of restraining one's physical, emotional, or intellectual freedom, either through literal binding or metaphorical limitations. It encompasses the idea of being confined, restricted, or imprisoned, highlighting the loss of autonomy or agency.

Common Misspellings for ENCHAINING

Etymology of ENCHAINING

The word "enchaining" is derived from the verb "chain", which in turn comes from the Old French word "chainer". The Old French word is derived from the Latin word "catēna", meaning "chain" or "bond".

Similar spelling words for ENCHAINING

Conjugate verb Enchaining

CONDITIONAL

I would enchain
we would enchain
you would enchain
he/she/it would enchain
they would enchain

FUTURE

I will enchain
we will enchain
you will enchain
he/she/it will enchain
they will enchain

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have enchained
we will have enchained
you will have enchained
he/she/it will have enchained
they will have enchained

PAST

I enchained
we enchained
you enchained
he/she/it enchained
they enchained

PAST PERFECT

I had enchained
we had enchained
you had enchained
he/she/it had enchained
they had enchained

PRESENT

I enchain
we enchain
you enchain
he/she/it enchains
they enchain

PRESENT PERFECT

I have enchained
we have enchained
you have enchained
he/she/it has enchained
they have enchained
I am enchaining
we are enchaining
you are enchaining
he/she/it is enchaining
they are enchaining
I was enchaining
we were enchaining
you were enchaining
he/she/it was enchaining
they were enchaining
I will be enchaining
we will be enchaining
you will be enchaining
he/she/it will be enchaining
they will be enchaining
I have been enchaining
we have been enchaining
you have been enchaining
he/she/it has been enchaining
they have been enchaining
I had been enchaining
we had been enchaining
you had been enchaining
he/she/it had been enchaining
they had been enchaining
I will have been enchaining
we will have been enchaining
you will have been enchaining
he/she/it will have been enchaining
they will have been enchaining
I would have enchained
we would have enchained
you would have enchained
he/she/it would have enchained
they would have enchained
I would be enchaining
we would be enchaining
you would be enchaining
he/she/it would be enchaining
they would be enchaining
I would have been enchaining
we would have been enchaining
you would have been enchaining
he/she/it would have been enchaining
they would have been enchaining

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