noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used as a noun or adjectivally with の to describe something held, confined, or controlled, often in business or technical contexts (e.g., captive market, captive audience).
その会社はキャプティブ市場に依存している。
The company depends on a captive market.
キャプティブな顧客基盤を築くことが重要だ。
It is important to build a captive customer base.