How Do You Spell INCARCERATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnkˈɑːsəɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "incarcerate" is spelled with 4 syllables and IPA phonetic transcription [ɪnˈkɑrsəret]. The initial syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound, followed by the stressed syllable with the long "a" sound. The third syllable is pronounced with the short "ə" sound, similar to the "uh" sound. Finally, the word ends with the "et" sound, often pronounced as "it". This word means to imprison or confine someone in a prison or jail for a period of time.

INCARCERATE Meaning and Definition

1. Incarcerate is a verb that refers to the act of confining or imprisoning someone against their will. It entails the physical detention of an individual within a prison, jail, or other secure facility for a specific period or as a form of punishment for committing a crime. The term "incarcerate" encompasses not only the act of placing someone behind bars but also the overall process, including the legal procedures and logistical arrangements involved in securing and managing a person's confinement.

   The act of incarcerating an individual usually involves the removal of their personal freedom and restriction of their movement within a designated space. This is typically done by governmental or legal authorities with the aim of maintaining public safety, as well as rehabilitating the incarcerated individual, deterring potential offenders, and serving as punishment for their actions.

   The term "incarcerate" can also be extended metaphorically to describe situations where someone feels trapped or immobilized within a confined space, whether physically or emotionally. For instance, a person might perceive themselves as being "incarcerated" in a tedious job or a toxic relationship, suggesting a sense of confinement and lack of freedom.

   Overall, the term "incarcerate" pertains to the act of forcibly confining someone within a controlled environment, primarily as a punitive measure following a criminal offense, but may also be applied metaphorically to describe feelings of being trapped or restricted in other contexts.

2. To imprison; to confine in a jail.

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

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Etymology of INCARCERATE

The word "incarcerate" has its origins in the Latin language. It comes from the Latin verb "incarcerare", which is a combination of "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "carcer" (meaning "prison" or "jail"). Hence, "incarcerate" literally means to put someone in jail or imprison them.

Idioms with the word INCARCERATE

• incarcerate sm in sth The idiom "incarcerate someone in something" means to imprison or confine someone within a specific place or situation from which they are unable to escape. This idiom is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone feels trapped or confined within specific circumstances or conditions.

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Conjugate verb Incarcerate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have incarcerated

you would have incarcerated

he/she/it would have incarcerated

we would have incarcerated

they would have incarcerated

I would have incarcerate

you would have incarcerate

he/she/it would have incarcerate

we would have incarcerate

they would have incarcerate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been incarcerating

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he/she/it would have been incarcerating

we would have been incarcerating

they would have been incarcerating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be incarcerating

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we would be incarcerating

they would be incarcerating

FUTURE

I will incarcerate

you will incarcerate

he/she/it will incarcerate

we will incarcerate

they will incarcerate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be incarcerating

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he/she/it will be incarcerating

we will be incarcerating

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FUTURE PERFECT

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you will have incarcerated

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we will have incarcerated

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been incarcerating

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we will have been incarcerating

they will have been incarcerating

IMPERATIVE

you incarcerate

we let´s incarcerate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to incarcerate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was incarcerating

you were incarcerating

he/she/it was incarcerating

we were incarcerating

they were incarcerating

PAST PARTICIPLE

incarcerated

PAST PERFECT

I had incarcerated

you had incarcerated

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we had incarcerated

they had incarcerated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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he/she/it had been incarcerating

we had been incarcerating

they had been incarcerating

PRESENT

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you incarcerate

he/she/it incarcerates

we incarcerate

they incarcerate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am incarcerating

you are incarcerating

he/she/it is incarcerating

we are incarcerating

they are incarcerating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

incarcerating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have incarcerated

you have incarcerated

he/she/it has incarcerated

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been incarcerating

you have been incarcerating

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it incarcerate

SIMPLE PAST

I incarcerated

you incarcerated

he/she/it incarcerated

we incarcerated

they incarcerated