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inbred

 

[ ˈɪnˌbrɛd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

genetic context

Inbred refers to organisms that have been bred from closely related individuals, leading to a decrease in genetic diversity. This condition can often result in various health issues, reduced fertility, and lower survival rates in animals and plants.

Synonyms

close-relative, interbred, linebred

Examples of usage

  • Inbred animals often exhibit genetic disorders.
  • Inbred plants may yield lower crop outputs.
  • Inbred lines are used in genetic research.
Context #2 | Noun

slang context

The term 'inbred' can also be used derogatorily to describe a person perceived to be unintelligent or unsophisticated, suggesting they come from a background of inbreeding.

Synonyms

country bumpkin, hick, simpleton

Examples of usage

  • The joke was about an inbred from a small town.
  • Inbred stereotypes can be harmful and unfair.
  • He claimed they treated him like an inbred outcast.

Translations

Translations of the word "inbred" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consanguíneo

🇮🇳 संबंधित

🇩🇪 Inzucht

🇮🇩 inbred

🇺🇦 інбридинг

🇵🇱 wsobny

🇯🇵 近親交配

🇫🇷 consanguin

🇪🇸 consanguíneo

🇹🇷 kan bağı

🇰🇷 근친 교배

🇸🇦 تزاوج الأقارب

🇨🇿 příbuzenský

🇸🇰 príbuzenský

🇨🇳 近亲繁殖

🇸🇮 inbred

🇮🇸 innrækt

🇰🇿 туысқан

🇬🇪 საზოგადოებრივი

🇦🇿 qohum

🇲🇽 consanguíneo

Etymology

The word 'inbred' originates from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' or 'within' and 'bred' derived from the Old English 'bredan' meaning 'to breed or bear'. The term reflects the process of breeding organisms within a close genetic pool. It gained popularity in the late 19th century as genetics began to be studied more seriously in agriculture and animal husbandry. Over time, it further evolved into a slang term associated with social commentary about perceived lack of intelligence or sophistication in certain populations, making its use controversial and often pejorative.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,001, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.