Definition

The process of training wild animals or plants to live with humans and be useful to them.

Example

The domestication of dogs began thousands of years ago when humans started to tame wolves.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the process of domestication in animals?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how they adapt to living with humans.

I read that it started thousands of years ago with wolves becoming dogs.

Exactly! It’s amazing to see how far that domestication has come.

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Root Explanation

Domestication → It is formed from "domesticus" (from Latin, meaning belonging to the home) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "domestication" refers to the process of making something suitable for home life or taming animals for human use.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'domestic' which relates to home, and remember that 'domestication' is the process of making something fit for home life.

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