What does cross-fertilization mean?
Cross-fertilization means Fertilization by the union of gametes of different plants (sometimes of different species)..
Cross-fertilization
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Fertilization by the union of gametes of different plants (sometimes of different species)..
Definitions by Sense
- Fertilization by the union of gametes of different plants (sometimes of different species).
- (by extension) The mutual exchange of ideas or concepts from different fields for mutual benefit.
Example Sentences
His fame led to some curious cultural cross-fertilizations. In Japan, the Yamamoto-clad singer stirred up a singular fanaticism—so much so that Japanese charter flights traveled all the way to Kinshasa, while in Tokyo, clone bands skilled at his kind of soukous multiplied.
Synonyms for cross-fertilization
Antonyms for cross-fertilization
Related Words
Word Forms
- cross-fertilizations
- cross-fertilisation
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cross-fertilization?
Common synonyms include cross-fertilisation.
What is the opposite of cross-fertilization?
Possible antonyms include self-fertilization, self-fertilisation.
How do you use cross-fertilization in a sentence?
His fame led to some curious cultural cross-fertilizations. In Japan, the Yamamoto-clad singer stirred up a singular fanaticism—so much so that Japanese charter flights traveled all the way to Kinshasa, while in Tokyo, clone bands skilled at his kind of soukous multiplied.
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