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What is the root word of captive?

The root word of "captive" is "capere".

This is a Latin verb meaning "to take" or "to seize".

It is related to other words like:

* Capture: The act of taking something or someone.

* Capacious: Having a large capacity.

* Capacity: The ability to hold or contain something.

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