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INTERBREEDING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Interbreeding.

Interbreeding - as a noun

(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosscrossbreedingcrossinghybridisationhybridizationhybridizing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conjugationcouplingmatingpairingsexual unionunion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crossbreedingmiscegenation

Interbreeding - as a verb

To breed or reproduce within an isolated community.

To breed or reproduce within a heterogenous community, the products of which produce hybrids.

Example Sentences

"The interbreeding of dogs and wolves can result in offspring with characteristics of both."
"The conservation program aims to prevent the interbreeding of endangered species with domesticated ones."
"The interbreeding of Vervet Monkey subspecies has resulted in the emergence of unique genetic variants."
"The research study investigates the potential consequences of interbreeding among different populations of fish."
"The interbreeding of distinct populations of deer has led to the loss of genetic differentiation."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERBREEDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, interbreeding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERBREEDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is INTERBREEDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, interbreeding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERBREEDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is INTERBREEDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, interbreeding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERBREEDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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