domestication
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/dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/
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/dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən/
(domesticate)
tamed for home
Etymology
'domestication' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'domesticare,' where 'domus' meant 'house.'
'domesticare' transformed into the French word 'domestiquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'domesticate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to make fit for home use,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'taming animals or cultivating plants.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm.
The domestication of dogs began thousands of years ago.
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Noun 2
the cultivation of plants for human use.
The domestication of wheat was a significant step in human history.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42