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- [in-bree-ding]
- /ˈɪnˌbri dɪŋ/
- /ˌɪnˈbriː.dɪŋ/
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- [in-bree-ding]
- /ˈɪnˌbri dɪŋ/
Definitions of inbreeding word
- noun inbreeding the mating of closely related individuals, as cousins, sire-daughter, brother-sister, or self-fertilized plants, which tends to increase the number of individuals that are homozygous for a trait and therefore increases the appearance of recessive traits. 1
- verb with object inbreeding to breed (individuals of a closely related group) repeatedly. 1
- verb with object inbreeding to breed within; engender. 1
- verb without object inbreeding to engage in or undergo inbreeding. 1
- noun inbreeding (biology) breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related. 1
- noun inbreeding procreation between relatives 1
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Origin of inbreeding
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; inbreed + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Inbreeding
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inbreeding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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noun inbreeding
- incest — sexual intercourse between closely related persons.
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