Interbreed: meaning, definitions and examples

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interbreed

 

[ หŒษชntษ™rหˆbriหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal breeding

To breed with individuals of another species or subspecies.

Synonyms

crossbreed, hybridize, mix breed.

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Word Description / Examples
interbreed

Used in a scientific or formal context to describe the breeding between different varieties or species, focusing often on genetics.

  • Scientists have found that these two bird species can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
crossbreed

Commonly used in agriculture or pet breeding to describe the intentional mixing of two different breeds to produce a new breed with desired characteristics.

  • The farmer decided to crossbreed the cows to improve milk production
hybridize

Often used in a specialized or scientific context to describe the process of producing hybrids, particularly in plants and animals.

  • The botanist aims to hybridize these two plant species to create a more resilient variety
mix breed

Commonly used in informal or everyday language when referring to animals, particularly pets, that are a combination of different breeds.

  • They adopted a mix breed puppy from the animal shelter

Examples of usage

  • Interbreeding between different species can result in hybrid offspring.
  • Zoos sometimes practice interbreeding to increase genetic diversity.
  • The researchers studied the effects of interbreeding on the population.
Context #2 | Verb

botany

To breed with individuals of different varieties or cultivars within the same species.

Synonyms

cross-fertilize, cross-pollinate.

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interbreed

Used when referring to animals or plants of different breeds or varieties mating and producing offspring. Commonly used in genetics, breeding programs or wildlife studies.

  • The researchers are studying how different species of birds interbreed in the wild.
  • Some dog breeds can interbreed to create hybrids.
cross-pollinate

Specifically pertains to the transfer of pollen from one plant's flower to another's, usually within the same species, but can be used metaphorically to describe the mixing of ideas or influences.

  • Bees play a vital role in cross-pollinate plants, ensuring genetic diversity.
  • The art gallery's new exhibit cross-pollinates traditional and modern styles.
cross-fertilize

Refers to the biological process where pollen from one flower fertilizes another flower of a different plant, or can also be used metaphorically to describe the exchange of ideas between different fields or cultures.

  • In agriculture, farmers often cross-fertilize crops to enhance yield.
  • The university encourages departments to cross-fertilize ideas to foster innovation.

Examples of usage

  • Farmers often interbreed different varieties of plants to create new hybrids.
  • Gardeners may interbreed different cultivars of roses to develop unique characteristics.

Translations

Translations of the word "interbreed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cruzar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคฐเคชเฅเคฐเคœเคจเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kreuzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengawinkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ั€ะตั‰ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzyลผowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบค้…ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cruzar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงiftleลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต๋ฐฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‡ุฌูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™รญลพit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรญลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ไบค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriลพati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blanda saman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา“ั‹ะปั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฏแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cruzar

Etymology

The term 'interbreed' originated in the mid 19th century, combining the prefix 'inter-' meaning between or among, and 'breed' referring to the reproduction of organisms. The concept of interbreeding has been studied in various fields such as biology, agriculture, and zoology to understand genetic diversity and hybridization.

See also: bred, breed, breeder, breeding, crossbreed, crossbreeding, interbreeding.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,875, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.