domestication — the process of taming wild animals or plants for human use
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of taming wild animals or plants for human use
Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˌmestɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The domestication of cats happened when they realized humans had infinite boxes to sleep in.
- Agricultural domestication revolutionized human civilization about 10,000 years ago.
- Scientists study the genetic changes that occur during domestication.
domestication
NOUN[/dəˌmestɪˈkeɪʃən/]
the process of taming wild animals or plants for human use
Ancient villagers achieve the domestication of wild wolves into loyal companions.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin domesticus, meaning 'of or belonging to the house.' The word combines domus (house) with the suffix -icus (adjective-forming), and the noun-forming suffix -ation (process or action), literally denoting the process of bringing something into the household or making it domestic.
Breakdown
domestic (from Latin domesticus: domus 'house' + -icus 'of/belonging to') + -ation (suffix forming nouns of action or process), together meaning 'the process of making domestic or household-related.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The domestication of cats happened when they realized humans had infinite boxes to sleep in.”
“Agricultural domestication revolutionized human civilization about 10,000 years ago.”
“Scientists study the genetic changes that occur during domestication.”
“The domestication of coffee beans was humanity's greatest achievement, according to tired office workers.”
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