Mated: meaning, definitions and examples
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mated
[ meɪtɪd ]
coupling, pairing
The term 'mated' refers to the act of forming a pair or partnership, particularly in a biological or reproductive context. It typically indicates the joining together of two organisms for the purpose of reproduction. This term is often used in discussions about animal behavior, where individuals find partners to reproduce and raise offspring. The mating process can involve various rituals or behaviors, which may vary greatly among different species.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The birds mated during the spring season.
- The horses were mated in a controlled environment.
- After several displays, the male and female mated successfully.
Translations
Translations of the word "mated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acoplado
🇮🇳 मेलखाता हुआ
🇩🇪 verpaart
- gepaart
- zusammengefügt
🇮🇩 berpasangan
🇺🇦 поженений
🇵🇱 sparowany
🇯🇵 交配した
🇫🇷 accouplé
🇪🇸 emparejado
🇹🇷 eşleşmiş
🇰🇷 짝짓기한
🇸🇦 متزاوج
🇨🇿 spárovaný
🇸🇰 spárovaný
🇨🇳 配对的
🇸🇮 uparjen
🇮🇸 paraður
🇰🇿 жұптасқан
🇬🇪 გააერთიანა
🇦🇿 cütləşmiş
🇲🇽 emparejado
Etymology
The word 'mate' originates from the Old English 'gemetta' meaning 'one who is met with', which has evolved in various forms throughout Middle English, relating to the idea of companionship or pairing. The term was primarily used to describe partnerships among people but gradually extended into the biological realm. In zoology, 'mating' became a pivotal concept to describe the reproductive processes of different species. The roots of 'mate' can also be traced to similar terms in Germanic languages, emphasizing the innate human fascination with connections and relationships. As languages evolved, the modern sense of 'mated' became more closely associated with the act of reproduction in the natural world, making it a prevalent term in both scientific and colloquial usage.