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linebreeding

line·breed·ing
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahyn-bree-ding]
    • /ˈlaɪnˌbri dɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahyn-bree-ding]
    • /ˈlaɪnˌbri dɪŋ/

Definitions of linebreeding word

  • noun linebreeding a form of inbreeding directed toward keeping the offspring closely related to a superior ancestor. 1
  • noun linebreeding a form of inbreeding usually undertaken by breeders to emphasize a desirable biological characteristic 0
  • noun linebreeding A form of inbreeding that may encompass crosses between individuals and their descendants or two cousins, used to increase a particular animal's contribution to the population. 0
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Origin of linebreeding

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; line1 + breeding

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linebreeding popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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