Interbreeding: meaning, definitions and examples

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interbreeding

 

[ ˌɪntərˈbriːdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal breeding

The act of mating or breeding between individuals that are closely related genetically.

Synonyms

breeding, crossbreeding, mating

Examples of usage

  • Interbreeding between different species can lead to hybrid offspring.
  • Inbreeding and interbreeding can result in genetic disorders in animals.
Context #2 | Noun

genetics

The mixing of genetic material from individuals of the same species but different populations.

Synonyms

gene flow, genetic exchange

Examples of usage

  • Interbreeding among populations can increase genetic diversity within a species.
  • The lack of interbreeding can lead to genetic isolation and speciation.

Translations

Translations of the word "interbreeding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cruzamento

🇮🇳 अंतरप्रजनन

🇩🇪 Kreuzung

🇮🇩 persilangan

🇺🇦 схрещування

🇵🇱 krzyżowanie

🇯🇵 交配

🇫🇷 croisement

🇪🇸 cruce

🇹🇷 melezleme

🇰🇷 교배

🇸🇦 تزاوج

🇨🇿 křížení

🇸🇰 kríženie

🇨🇳 杂交

🇸🇮 križanje

🇮🇸 blöndun

🇰🇿 гибридтеу

🇬🇪 ჯვარედინი გამრავლება

🇦🇿 hibridləşmə

🇲🇽 cruce

Etymology

The term 'interbreeding' originated in the early 19th century to describe the process of breeding or mating between individuals of the same or different species. It is commonly used in the fields of genetics, biology, and animal breeding to refer to the exchange of genetic material between populations or closely related individuals.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,193 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.