How Do You Spell KIDNAPPED?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪdnapt] (IPA)

The word "kidnapped" is spelled with two "p" letters at the end, despite being pronounced with only one. This spelling follows a general rule in English where words ending in "-p" preceded by a short sound such as "t" or "k" have a doubled letter at the end. The phonetic transcription of "kidnapped" is /ˈkɪd.næpt/ where the stress is on the first syllable and the final "p" is silent in speech. This is one of many examples where understanding the rules of spelling can aid in proper pronunciation.

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KIDNAPPED Meaning and Definition

  1. Kidnapped is a past participle and adjective that describes a person who has been forcibly and unlawfully taken away or seized against their will. This term is commonly associated with the crime of abduction, which involves the unlawful capture and detention of an individual with the intent to hold them for ransom, demand concessions, or exert control over their actions.

    The act of kidnapping typically entails force, deception, or coercion and often involves a person being removed from their usual environment, such as their home, workplace, or school. Those who are kidnapped are often subjected to fear, trauma, and confinement, as well as the uncertainty of their fate or the intentions of their captors.

    Kidnapping is considered a serious criminal offense in most jurisdictions, as it not only violates a person's rights and autonomy but also poses a significant threat to their safety and well-being. Law enforcement agencies, such as the police, play a crucial role in investigating and combating kidnapping cases, working tirelessly to ensure the safe recovery of the abducted individual and bring the perpetrators to justice.

    The term kidnapped can also be used figuratively or metaphorically to describe situations where someone feels trapped, controlled, or deprived of their freedom, even if there is no actual abduction involved.

  2. Carried off forcibly, as a child.

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

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Etymology of KIDNAPPED

The word "kidnap" originated from the combination of two separate terms: "kid" and "nap".

The term "kid" dates back to the late 17th century and was primarily used to refer to a young goat, as it stemmed from the Middle English word "kidde". By the 19th century, "kid" started to be used colloquially to describe a young child as well.

The word "nap" originally referred to the act of seizing or grasping something suddenly, originating from the Old English word "hnappian". Over time, "nap" evolved to specifically indicate the act of taking someone against their will.

The combination of these two words, "kid" and "nap", formed the word "kidnap", which initially referred to the abduction or seizure of a child. Over time, the term broadened to encompass the abduction of any person, regardless of age.

Similar spelling words for KIDNAPPED

Conjugate verb Kidnapped

CONDITIONAL

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to kidnapped

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

kidnappeded

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am kidnappeding
you are kidnappeding
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

kidnappeding

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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