adj
domesticated
adj
1
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
more domesticated comparative, most domesticated superlative
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Etymology
From "domesticate" plus the past-tense ending "-ed."