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domestication

/dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

B2formalcommon/dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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A noun referring to the process of adapting animals or plants for life in close association with humans, or the state of being domesticated, including accommodation to domestic life.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс приспособления животных или растений к жизни в тесной связи с человеком, или состояние одомашнивания, включая приспособление к домашней жизни.esSustantivo que designa el proceso de adaptar animales o plantas a la vida en estrecha relación con los seres humanos, o el estado resultante de dicha domesticación, incluyendo la adaptación a la vida doméstica.frNom désignant le processus par lequel des animaux ou des plantes sont adaptés à la vie en relation étroite avec l'être humain, ou l'état d'animal ou de plante ainsi apprivoisé et élevé sous contrôle humain.deSubstantiv, das den Prozess bezeichnet, Tiere oder Pflanzen an das Leben in enger Verbindung mit Menschen anzupassen, oder den Zustand der Domestizierung, einschließlich der Anpassung an das häusliche Leben.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo de adaptação de animais ou plantas à vida em estreita relação com o ser humano, ou o estado de domesticação, incluindo a adaptação à vida doméstica.zh名词,指使动物或植物适应与人类密切共同生活的过程,或处于被驯养的状态,也包括适应家庭生活的过程。arاسم يشير إلى عملية تكييف الحيوانات أو النباتات للعيش في ارتباط وثيق بالإنسان، أو حالة الاستئناس، ويشمل التكيف مع الحياة المنزلية.

  1. Adaptation to human association B2 formal

    The process by which animals or plants adapt to living closely with humans, often through selective breeding.

    • The domestication of wolves led to the development of dogs.
    • Early humans began the domestication of wild grains for farming.
    • Domestication changed the behavior and appearance of many species.

    ruОдомашниваниеesDomesticaciónfrdomesticationdeDomestizierungptDomesticaçãozh驯化arاستئناس

    Synonymes: cultivation

    Antonymes: wildness

  2. State of being domesticated B2 formal

    The condition of having been tamed or adapted for human use or companionship.

    • The domestication of cats is believed to have started in the Middle East.
    • Domestication made it easier for humans to manage livestock.
    • The degree of domestication varies among different animal species.

    ruОдомашниваниеesDomesticaciónfrétat de domesticationdeDomestikationptDomesticaçãozh驯化arاستئناس

    Synonymes: tameness

  3. Accommodation to domestic life C1 formal

    The process of becoming accustomed to a household or settled lifestyle.

    • His domestication after years of travel was a gradual adjustment.
    • She found comfort in the domestication of her new home.
    • Domestication often involves learning routines and responsibilities.

    ruПриспособление к домашней жизниesDomesticaciónfrDomestication (accommodation à la vie domestique)deAnpassung an das häusliche LebenptAdaptação à vida domésticazh适应家庭生活arالتكيّف مع الحياة المنزلية

    Synonymes: adaptationadjustment

    Antonymes: savagerywildness

  • domestications plural form
  • domestications' possessive plural form
  • domestication's possessive singular form