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introgressive-hybridization

in·tro·gres·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-truh-gresh-uh n]
    • /ˌin-trə-ˈgre-shən ˈhaɪ brɪˌdaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-truh-gresh-uh n]
    • /ˌin-trə-ˈgre-shən ˈhaɪ brɪˌdaɪz/

Definition of introgressive-hybridization word

  • noun introgressive-hybridization the introduction of genes from one species into the gene pool of another species, occurring when matings between the two produce fertile hybrids. 1
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Origin of introgressive-hybridization

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35 (earlier in literal sense of L); < Latin intrōgress(us), past participle of intrōgredī to go in, enter (intrō- intro- + -gred-, combining form of grad(ī) to proceed, walk + -tus past participle suffix, with -dt- > -ss-) + -ion

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introgressive-hybridization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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