Domesticable

/dəˈmɛstɪkəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being domesticated; able to be trained and adapted to live with or serve humans.

Etymology

From 'domesticate' (to tame for human use) + '-able' (capable of). Built on Latin 'domesticus' (belonging to the household).

Kelly Says

The difference between 'domesticable' and 'domesticated' is crucial—something can be domesticable without being domesticated yet, which is why researchers study wild animals' potential for domestication before attempting it.

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