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domesticable

|do-mes-ti-ca-ble|

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/dəˈmɛstɪkəbl/

(domesticate)

tamed for home

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
domesticatedomesticatesdomesticateddomesticateddomesticatingdomesticationnon-domestication
Etymology
Etymology Information

'domesticable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'domesticus,' where 'domus' meant 'house.'

Historical Evolution

'domesticus' transformed into the French word 'domestique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'domestic' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'belonging to the house,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being tamed or domesticated.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being domesticated or tamed.

Certain wild animals are considered domesticable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45