purebreeding
|pure/breed/ing|
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/ˈpjʊrˌbriːdɪŋ/
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/ˈpjʊəˌbriːdɪŋ/
(purebreed)
unmixed ancestry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purebreeding' originates from the combination of 'pure' and 'breed', where 'pure' meant 'unmixed' and 'breed' referred to 'produce offspring'.
Historical Evolution
'purebreed' transformed into 'purebreeding' to describe the process of maintaining genetic purity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing offspring of the same kind', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'maintaining genetic traits through selective breeding'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of breeding animals or plants to maintain or enhance specific genetic traits.
Purebreeding is essential for maintaining the lineage of certain dog breeds.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 08:32