adj
Uncommon
domesticated
Domesticated (adj) means Bred or adapted over generations to live alongside and be useful to humans. Example: “Cats were domesticated thousands of years ago, likely to help control rodents.”
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Bred or adapted over generations to live alongside and be useful to humans.
"Cats were domesticated thousands of years ago, likely to help control rodents."
How to use domesticated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an animal or plant that has been bred over time to live with or be used by people.
Common mistake
A "domesticated" animal (bred over generations, like a dog) is different from a "tame" one (an individual animal trained or accustomed to humans).
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more domesticated
- Superlative
- most domesticated
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Cats were _____ thousands of years ago, likely to help control rodents.
Etymology
From "domesticate" plus the past-tense ending "-ed."
Synonyms
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undomesticated
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Rhymes for domesticated
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What does “domesticated” mean?
The word “domesticated” means bred or adapted over generations to live alongside and be useful to humans. In plain terms, describes an animal or plant that has been bred over time to live with or be used by people.
How do you use “domesticated” in a sentence?
Here is “domesticated” used in a sentence: “Cats were domesticated thousands of years ago, likely to help control rodents.”
What is the opposite of “domesticated”?
The opposite of “domesticated” — its antonyms — is undomesticated.
What part of speech is “domesticated”?
“Domesticated” is an adjective.
Is “domesticated” a common word?
“Domesticated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
