Domesticated: meaning, definitions and examples
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domesticated
[ dəˈmɛstɪˌkeɪtɪd ]
animal
Tamed and kept as a pet or on a farm; not wild.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Domesticated cats are very popular as pets.
- Domesticated dogs are known for their loyalty to humans.
plant
Cultivated for human use, typically not growing wild.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Domesticated wheat is a staple food in many cultures.
- Domesticated roses are widely grown for their beauty.
Translations
Translations of the word "domesticated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 domesticado
🇮🇳 पालतू
🇩🇪 domestiziert
🇮🇩 dijinakkan
🇺🇦 одомашнений
🇵🇱 udomowiony
🇯🇵 飼い慣らされた
🇫🇷 domestiqué
🇪🇸 domesticado
🇹🇷 evcilleştirilmiş
🇰🇷 길들여진
🇸🇦 مروض
🇨🇿 domestikovaný
🇸🇰 domestikovaný
🇨🇳 驯养的
🇸🇮 udomačen
🇮🇸 tamin
🇰🇿 үйретілген
🇬🇪 გაწვრთნილი
🇦🇿 evcil
🇲🇽 domesticado
Etymology
The term 'domesticated' originated from the Latin word 'domesticus', meaning 'belonging to the household'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century.
See also: domestically, domestics.