Domitable

/ˈdɑmɪtəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being tamed, subdued, or brought under control; able to be dominated.

Etymology

From Latin 'domare' (to tame) plus English '-able' (capable of). Related to domestication and dominion.

Kelly Says

The word 'domitable' assumes something can be controlled or tamed, but the history of domestication shows that humans and animals negotiate power in surprisingly complex ways—a horse isn't just domitable, it chooses participation.

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