domesticated

adjective
UK: /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/
US: /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/

  1. An animal or plant that has been changed by humans so it can live close to people.

    1. The domesticated dog is a popular pet around the world.
    2. Domesticated crops like wheat are essential for feeding large populations and building civilizations.

  2. Brought under human control; trained or cultivated.

    1. Cats are domesticated animals that live in houses.
    2. She preferred her domesticated life after years of traveling the world and making new friends.

  3. Adapted to live with and be of use to humans.

    1. A domesticated animal relies on humans for food and shelter.
    2. This breed of domesticated sheep provides high-quality wool for the textile industry.

Synonyms

cultivated docile
domesticated verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of domesticate: to tame an animal or cultivate a plant for human use.

    1. The wolf was domesticated thousands of years ago by early humans.
    2. These plants have been domesticated over centuries to produce higher yields and better flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "domesticated" in English means: An animal or plant that has been changed by humans so it can live close to people., Brought under human control; trained or cultivated., Adapted to live with and be of use to humans..

The phonetic transcription of "domesticated" is /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/ in British English and /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "domesticated": cultivated, docile.

Example usage of "domesticated": "The domesticated dog is a popular pet around the world.". More examples on the page.