Definition

The quality or state of being gentle and not wild, often referring to animals that are not aggressive or are easy to control.

Example

The tameness of the dog made it a perfect pet for families with small children.

Conversation

Have you noticed the tameness of the new puppy?

Yeah, it's so calm and friendly compared to the others.

I guess that kind of tameness makes it easier for kids to play with it.

Absolutely! It’s nice to have a pet that’s not too hyper.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tameness → It is formed from "tame" (from Old English *tam*, meaning domesticated or gentle) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "tameness" refers to the state of being gentle or domesticated.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tame' which means gentle or domesticated, and remember that 'tameness' describes the quality of being gentle.

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