underbreed
|un/der/breed|
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/ˌʌndərˈbriːd/
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/ˌʌndəˈbriːd/
insufficient breeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underbreed' originates from the combination of 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'breed' meaning 'to produce offspring'.
Historical Evolution
'underbreed' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to produce offspring below the required standard', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to breed insufficiently or below the required standard.
The farmers were concerned they might underbreed their livestock this season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 02:33