interbreed
|in-ter-breed|
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/ˌɪntərˈbriːd/
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/ˌɪntəˈbriːd/
cross-breed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interbreed' originates from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and the word 'breed' meaning 'to produce offspring'.
Historical Evolution
'interbreed' evolved from the combination of 'inter-' and 'breed' in Middle English, maintaining its meaning through modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to produce offspring between different groups', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to breed or cause to breed with another of a different race or species.
The two species can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45