interbreeding

Definitions of interbreeding
  1. noun
    (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
    synonyms: cross, crossbreeding, crossing, hybridisation, hybridization, hybridizing
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    dihybrid cross
    hybridization using two traits with two alleles each
    monohybrid cross
    hybridization using a single trait with two alleles (as in Mendel's experiments with garden peas)
    reciprocal, reciprocal cross
    hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
    test-cross, testcross
    a cross between an organism whose genotype for a certain trait is unknown and an organism that is homozygous recessive for that trait so the unknown genotype can be determined from that of the offspring
    type of:
    conjugation, coupling, mating, pairing, sexual union, union
    the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
  2. noun
    reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)
    synonyms: crossbreeding, miscegenation
    see moresee less
    type of:
    breeding, facts of life, procreation, reproduction
    the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
VocabTrainer™
Start Now
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘interbreeding'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family