tameness
|tame/ness|
B2
/ˈteɪmnəs/
(tame)
domesticated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tame' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tam,' where 'tam' meant 'domesticated or gentle.'
Historical Evolution
'tam' changed from the Old English word 'tam' and eventually became the modern English word 'tame.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'domesticated or gentle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being tame; lack of wildness or fierceness.
The tameness of the animal made it easy to approach.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 03:54