Pronunciation: [dəmˈɛstɪsˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The word "domesticize" is spelled with the letter "c" instead of "s." This is because the word originates from the Latin word "domesticus," which is spelled with a "c." The IPA phonetic transcription for "domesticize" is /dəˈmɛstɪˌsaɪz/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The word means to make something domestic or tame, and it is commonly used in reference to animals that have been domesticated by humans.
The term "domesticize" refers to the process of taming or adapting a wild animal or plant species to live alongside or be of use to humans. It involves altering the behavior, characteristics, and environment of the organism to enable its survival and reproduction in a human-controlled or human-influenced setting.
In regard to animals, domesticization typically involves selective breeding over generations to develop specific traits that are desirable to humans, such as increased docility, improved productivity, or specific physical attributes. This process often results in significant genetic changes within the species, leading to distinctive domesticated varieties. Moreover, domesticated animals become accustomed to human presence and artificial environments, allowing them to provide services such as labor, companionship, food, and clothing.
For plants, domestication refers to the cultivation and breeding of wild species to enhance their suitability for human use. This may involve selecting plants with desirable traits such as increased yield, improved taste, reduced toxicity, or resistance to pests and diseases. Cultivated plants are often modified to be more easily harvested and cultivated, leading to larger and more productive crops.
The domestication process has played a crucial role in the development of human civilization, enabling communities to rely on domesticated species for sustenance, labor, and material resources. It represents a significant shift from solely relying on wild resources to managing and selectively breeding organisms to meet human needs.
The word "domesticize" is derived from the combination of the prefix "domestic" and the suffix "-ize".
The prefix "domestic" comes from the Latin word "domesticus" meaning "belonging to the house" or "pertaining to the household". It was formed from the root word "domus", which means "house".
The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek suffix "-izein", which is used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives. It indicates the process of making something like the root word or giving it the qualities of the root word.
Together, the word "domesticize" means "to make something domestic" or "to bring under control or adapt something to a household setting". It is often used to describe the process of taming or training wild animals to live and behave in a domesticated manner.
