hybridization
|hy-brid-i-za-tion|
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/ˌhaɪbrɪdəˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(hybridize)
crossbreed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hybridization' originates from the Latin word 'hybrida,' meaning 'offspring of a tame sow and wild boar.'
Historical Evolution
'hybrida' transformed into the French word 'hybride,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hybridization' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'offspring of mixed origin,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of creating hybrids.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of combining different varieties of organisms to create a hybrid.
Hybridization of plants can result in new species with desirable traits.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 09:19