How Do You Spell DOMESTICATES?

Pronunciation: [dəmˈɛstɪkˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

The word "domesticates" is spelled with four syllables: /dəˈmɛstəkeɪts/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short schwa sound, followed by the stressed second syllable with a short "e" sound. The third syllable includes a long "a" and a hard "k" sound, while the final syllable ends with a long "a" sound and a soft "ts" sound. This word refers to the act of taming or training an animal for human use or companionship, such as domesticating wolves into dogs.

DOMESTICATES Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "domesticates" is a verb that refers to the process of taming, training, or adapting an animal or plant species to live and thrive in a human-controlled environment. This practice is commonly pursued by humans to facilitate their needs for transportation, companionship, food, or other purposes. Domestication involves transforming wild or untamed organisms into ones that display specific characteristics desired by humans, such as increased docility, productivity, or utility.

    When an organism is domesticated, it undergoes a series of selective breeding and genetic modifications to promote traits that align with human objectives, such as enhancing yield or resilience to diseases. Such modifications often positively impact an organism's behavior, physical appearance, or reproductive cycle to best suit the human requirement. Throughout history, various species have been domesticated, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, sheep, and crops like wheat, rice, and maize.

    The process of domestication has significantly influenced human civilization, leading to advancements in agriculture, transportation, and social structures. The domestication of animals has enabled humans to cultivate crops efficiently, use animals for labor or transportation, and establish symbiotic relationships based on companionship. It has contributed to the development of settled communities and the emergence of agricultural societies, thus shaping human history and transforming cultures across the globe.

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Etymology of DOMESTICATES

The word "domesticates" is derived from the Latin word "domesticare", which means "to tame". It comes from the root word "domesticus", meaning "pertaining to the house/building" or "belonging to one's own country". The term was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to the act of taming or training an animal for domestic use or living.

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Conjugate verb Domesticates

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I domesticate
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PRESENT PERFECT

I have domesticated
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