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domesticated

/dəˈmɛs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
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domesticated Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Bred or adapted over generations to live in close association with and for the benefit of humans (of an animal).

Example

"Dogs were likely the first domesticated animals, evolving alongside human hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago."

2

Cultivated and selectively bred for human agricultural or ornamental use (of a plant).

Example

"Domesticated wheat has larger seeds and stronger stalks than its ancient wild ancestors."

3

Fond of home life and skilled at household chores and domestic duties (often used humorously of a person).

Example

"Since moving into his own apartment, he has become surprisingly domesticated and enjoys baking bread on weekends."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In zoology, 'domesticated' refers to an entire species or breed genetically adapted over generations to live with humans (like dogs or cattle), whereas 'tame' describes an individual wild animal that has been conditioned to tolerate human presence.

• Rhymes for domesticated

• Nearby Words

domestic
domestically
domesticate
domesticated
domestication
domesticity
domicile

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'domesticate', from Medieval Latin 'domesticatus', ultimately from Latin 'domus' meaning 'house'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Domesticated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/domesticated
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