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Meaning of domesticated
The primary meaning of "domesticated" refers to the process of adapting or being adapted to live with humans as a pet, or being cultivated for food or other products.
Etymology of domesticated
The word "domesticated" originates from the Latin words "domus," meaning house, and "domesticus," meaning of or pertaining to the house.
The term has been in use since the 17th century, initially referring to animals that were tamed or trained to live with humans.
Over time, the meaning expanded to include plants and other organisms that were cultivated or bred for human purposes.
Synonyms
tamed
trained
cultivated
bred
raised
reared
nurtured
civilized
refined
mannered
polished
sophisticated
educated
instructed
guided
conditioned
habituated
acclimatized
adapted
adjusted
familiarized
acquainted
schooled
taught
disciplined
controlled
managed
handled
husbanded
tended
cared
attended
looked after
ministered
serviced
provided
catered
domestic
tame
docile
gentle
meek
submissive
compliant
obedient
dutiful
loyal
faithful
devoted
dedicated
Definitions
- Trained or bred to live with humans, especially as a pet or for food.
- * Adapted to a particular environment, especially one created by humans.
- * Changed or altered to suit human needs or purposes.
Usage Examples
- The dog was domesticated thousands of years ago and has since become a popular pet.
- * The farmer domesticated the wild wheat to create a crop that was easier to harvest.
- * The company domesticated the new technology to make it more user-friendly.
Antonyms
wild
untamed
untrained
undomesticated
feral
savage
ferocious
fierce
violent
aggressive
hostile
opposed
contrary
reluctant
unwilling
disobedient
uncooperative
unmanageable
uncontrollable
unbridled
unrestrained
unruly
rowdy
chaotic
turbulent