Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being trained, domesticated, or subdued: Describes an animal, person, or quality that can be made gentle, obedient, or manageable through training or effort.
   • Capable of being brought under control: Can refer to something abstract, like a wild impulse or an unruly situation, that can be mastered or regulated.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The wolf cub was surprisingly tamable and soon became a loyal companion.
  • His fiery temper was fierce, but his friends believed it was tamable with patience.
  • Not all wild horses are tamable; some retain their independent spirit.

Advanced Usage

• "proved to be tamable": was demonstrated to be capable of being tamed.
  • The rare bird species proved to be tamable, allowing for a successful breeding program.
• "inherently tamable": possessing a natural capacity or tendency to be tamed.
  • Dogs are inherently tamable animals, which is why they were domesticated so long ago.

Variants and Related Words

• Tamableness/Tamability (n): The quality or state of being capable of being tamed.
  • The tamability of the animal was a key factor in its domestication.
• Tame (adj/verb): The state of being domesticated or the act of making something tame.
  • The zookeeper worked to tame the young fox. (verb)
  • The deer in the park are quite tame. (adjective)
• Untamable (adj): Incapable of being tamed.
  • The stallion's spirit was untamable.

Synonyms

• Domesticable: Suitable for being made domestic or home-loving.
• Trainable: Capable of being taught or disciplined.
• Malleable: Able to be shaped or influenced (often used for abstract concepts or personalities).

Related Phrases

• To show a tamable nature: To exhibit characteristics that suggest an ability to be tamed.
  • The rescued hawk began to show a tamable nature after weeks of care.

Adjective

1. capable of being tamed