TAME Meaning and
Definition
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Tame is an adjective that is commonly used to describe something that has been brought under control, domesticated, or subdued. It refers to making something wild or untamed more gentle, obedient, or manageable.
In the context of animals, tame often describes creatures that have undergone a process of domestication, where they have become accustomed to human contact and are usually docile in nature. These animals have adapted to living in proximity to humans, often residing in captivity or as pets. Common examples of tame animals include dogs, cats, and horses.
Tame can also extend beyond the animal kingdom to describe the behavior or personality of a person. When applied to individuals, tame implies someone who is mild-mannered, subservient, or lacking in daring or excitement. It can suggest a person who is conforming to societal expectations or who avoids rebellious or wild behavior.
Furthermore, tame can refer to the act of bringing something under control or restraining its natural tendencies. For example, a gardener may tame unruly plants by pruning and shaping them. This term can also apply to emotions or desires that have been subdued or controlled, as well as to circumstances that have been managed or minimized.
Overall, tame characterizes the process of mitigating wildness, whether in relation to animals, people, or things, leading to a state of calmness, discipline, or conformability.
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• To reduce from a wild to a domestic state; to civilise; to subdue; to reclaim.
• That has lost its native wildness; domestic; mild; gentle; subdued; spiritless; servile; wanting in vigour; dull.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of TAME
The word tame originated from the Old English word tam, which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word tamaz. This Proto-Germanic root has connections to various other Germanic languages such as Old High German zam, Old Norse tamr, and Gothic tamjan. Ultimately, the word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root deme, meaning to tame or to conquer.
Idioms with the word TAME
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
The idiom "a wild goose never laid a tame egg" means that one should not expect mediocre or average results from something that is inherently exceptional or extraordinary. It emphasizes that exceptional individuals or things are not likely to produce ordinary, mediocre, or subpar outcomes.
Similar spelling words for TAME
- tawney,
- Tana,
- tam,
- taenia,
- Tama,
- tan,
- tammy,
- Tami,
- Tammie,
- Tammi,
- Tamie,
- taney,
- tamm,
- TANN.
Conjugate verb Tame
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