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- [in-bred]
- /ˈɪnˈbrɛd/
- /ˌɪnˈbred/
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- [in-bred]
- /ˈɪnˈbrɛd/
Definitions of inbred word
- adjective inbred naturally inherent; innate; native: her inbred grace. 1
- adjective inbred resulting from or involved in inbreeding. 1
- verb with object inbred to breed (individuals of a closely related group) repeatedly. 1
- verb with object inbred to breed within; engender. 1
- verb without object inbred to engage in or undergo inbreeding. 1
- noun inbred Produced by inbreeding. 1
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Origin of inbred
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; past participle of inbreed
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Parts of speech for Inbred
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inbred popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inbred
adj inbred
- deep-seated — A deep-seated problem, feeling, or belief is difficult to change because its causes have been there for a long time.
- innate — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
- congenital — A congenital disease or medical condition is one that a person has had from birth, but is not inherited.
- inborn — naturally present at birth; innate.
- intrinsic — belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
adjective inbred
- inherited — to take or receive (property, a right, a title, etc.) by succession or will, as an heir: to inherit the family business.
- hereditary — passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes: Blue eyes are hereditary in our family. Compare congenital.
- ingrained — ingrained; firmly fixed.
Antonyms for inbred
adjective inbred
- acquired — obtained, through buying or being given
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