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cross-fertilize

cross-fer·ti·lize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kraws, kros fur-tl-ahyz]
    • /krɔs, krɒs ˈfɜr tlˌaɪz/
    • /krɒs ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws, kros fur-tl-ahyz]
    • /krɔs, krɒs ˈfɜr tlˌaɪz/

Definitions of cross-fertilize word

  • verb cross-fertilize to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization 3
  • verb transitive cross-fertilize to fertilize or be fertilized by pollen with different genes 3
  • verb transitive cross-fertilize to fertilize or be fertilized by a male gamete from another animal, as in the mutual exchange of sperm between individuals in a hermaphroditic species 3
  • verb transitive cross-fertilize to fuse a male and female gamete derived from different varieties or species 3
  • verb with object cross-fertilize to cause the cross-fertilization of. 1
  • verb without object cross-fertilize to undergo cross-fertilization. 1
See all 7 definitions of cross-fertilize

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Origin of cross-fertilize

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Cross-fertilize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Cross-fertilize

cross-fertilize popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for cross-fertilize

verb cross-fertilize

  • mingle — to become mixed, blended, or united.
  • blend — If you blend substances together or if they blend, you mix them together so that they become one substance.
  • interbreed — to crossbreed (a plant or animal).
  • crossbreed — to breed (animals or plants) using parents of different races, varieties, breeds, etc
  • mongrelize — to subject (a breed, group, etc.) to crossbreeding, especially with one considered inferior.
All 9 Synonyms of cross-fertilize

Antonyms for cross-fertilize

verb cross-fertilize

  • remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
  • abet — If one person abets another, they help or encourage them to do something criminal or wrong. Abet is often used in the legal expression 'aid and abet'.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
  • stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
All 10 Antonyms of cross-fertilize

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