Breeding: meaning, definitions and examples
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breeding
[ ˈbriːdɪŋ ]
animal
The process of mating and producing offspring, especially in animals. Breeding involves selecting desirable traits to pass on to the next generation.
Synonyms
mating, procreation, reproduction.
Examples of usage
- Selective breeding of dogs has led to the creation of various breeds with specific characteristics.
- Breeding programs in zoos aim to maintain genetic diversity in endangered species.
plants
The production of new plants by sexual or asexual reproduction. Breeding in plants is often done to create hybrids with beneficial traits.
Synonyms
crossbreeding, cultivation, propagation.
Examples of usage
- Farmers engage in breeding crops for higher yields and disease resistance.
- The breeding of roses has resulted in a wide range of colors and fragrances.
general
To mate animals in order to produce offspring with desired characteristics. Breeding can also refer to the cultivation of plants for specific traits.
Synonyms
cultivating, mating, producing.
Examples of usage
- The farmers are breeding their cows for milk production.
- She is breeding rare orchids in her greenhouse.
Translations
Translations of the word "breeding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 criação
- reprodução
- procriação
🇮🇳 प्रजनन
🇩🇪 Zucht
- Fortpflanzung
- Züchtung
🇮🇩 pembiakan
🇺🇦 розведення
- розмноження
- селекція
🇵🇱 hodowla
- rozmnażanie
- reprodukcja
🇯🇵 繁殖 (はんしょく)
🇫🇷 élevage
- reproduction
- sélection
🇪🇸 cría
- reproducción
- procreación
🇹🇷 yetiştirme
- üreme
- yetiştirme işlemi
🇰🇷 번식 (繁殖)
🇸🇦 تربية
- تكاثر
- استيلاد
🇨🇿 chov
- rozmnožování
- šlechtění
🇸🇰 chov
- rozmnožovanie
- šľachtenie
🇨🇳 繁殖 (fánzhí)
🇸🇮 vzreja
🇮🇸 ræktun
🇰🇿 көбею
🇬🇪 გამრავლება
🇦🇿 yetişdirmə
🇲🇽 cría
- reproducción
- procreación
Etymology
The word 'breeding' originated from the Old English word 'brēdan', which meant 'to produce offspring by reproduction'. The term has been used for centuries to describe the process of mating and producing offspring in animals and plants. Over time, breeding techniques have evolved to enhance specific traits in various species for agricultural, scientific, and recreational purposes.
See also: bred, breed, breeder, crossbreed, crossbreeding, interbreed, interbreeding.