capture
UK: ˈkæp.tʃər | US: ˈkæp.tʃɚ
vt. to take control or possession of something/someone by force or skill
vt. to record or represent something accurately (e.g., data, emotions)
n. the act of capturing or something that has been captured
capture = capt<take/seize> + ure<noun suffix>
- capt (from Latin capere, meaning "to take, seize")
- ure (a noun-forming suffix indicating action or result, from Latin -ura)
Etymology Origin:
The word "capture" traces back to Latin capere ("to take"), which also gave rise to words like "captive" and "captivate." The suffix -ure was added in Middle French (capture) to denote the result of seizing. The term entered English in the 16th century, originally referring to military seizure but later expanding to abstract concepts like "capturing attention" or data.
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy fortress.
The photograph perfectly captures the joy of the moment.
Wildlife cameras are used to capture images of rare animals.
The novel captures the essence of life in the 19th century.
The police worked tirelessly to capture the escaped convict.