Tamest: meaning, definitions and examples
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tamest
[ teษชmษst ]
animal behavior
The term 'tamest' refers to the state of being domesticated or not wild, particularly in animals. It describes an animal that is accustomed to human presence and interaction, thus being more docile and gentle compared to its wild counterparts. Tame animals are often easier to handle and train, which makes them popular as pets or working animals. The concept of tameness can also extend metaphorically to individuals who are more compliant or less aggressive in behavior.
Synonyms
docile, domesticated, gentle, subdued.
Examples of usage
- The tamest dog at the shelter gets adopted quickly.
- After weeks of training, the horse became the tamest in the stable.
- People love the tamest animals for interactions at the zoo.
Translations
Translations of the word "tamest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น domesticado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช zahm
๐ฎ๐ฉ jinak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธัััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ oswojony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃผใๆ ฃใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท domestiquรฉ
๐ช๐ธ domesticado
๐น๐ท evcil
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธธ๋ค์ฌ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชุฃูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ zkrocenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skrotenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฏๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ukroฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ tamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฏแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ evcil
๐ฒ๐ฝ domesticado
Etymology
The word 'tame' originates from the Old English 'tam', which comes from Proto-Germanic *tamaz, meaning 'to make gentle or domesticated'. Its early usage was primarily associated with animals that had been reduced from a wild state to one that allows for human control and companionship. Over time, 'tame' evolved to also describe people or behaviors that are less aggressive or more compliant. The superlative form 'tamest' emphasizes the highest degree of tameness, indicating that something or someone is the most subdued among a group. This transition in meaning reflects societal views on domestication not only within nature but also within human interaction and societal norms.