interbreeding
|in/ter/breed/ing|
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/ˌɪntərˈbriːdɪŋ/
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/ˌɪntəˈbriːdɪŋ/
(interbreed)
cross-breed
Etymology
'interbreeding' originates from the combination of 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'breed' meaning 'to produce offspring'.
'Interbreed' evolved from the Old English word 'bredan', meaning 'to produce offspring', combined with the prefix 'inter-' from Latin, meaning 'between'.
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
Noun 1
the act of breeding between different species or varieties.
The interbreeding of different dog breeds can result in unique traits.
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Verb 1
to breed with another species or variety.
The two bird species began interbreeding in the wild.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 08:21