What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
domestication
Example
The domestication of dogs began thousands of years ago when humans first started to train them for hunting. [domestication: noun]
Example
The domestication of crops such as wheat and corn allowed humans to settle down and form civilizations. [domestication: noun]
taming
Example
The circus trainer spent months taming the lions so they could perform tricks. [taming: gerund or present participle]
Example
The horse was difficult to ride until it was tamed by its owner. [tamed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Domestication is a more common term than taming in scientific and academic contexts, while taming is more commonly used in everyday language to refer to the process of making wild animals more docile.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between domestication and taming?
Domestication is generally considered a more formal term due to its scientific connotations, while taming is more informal and colloquial.
