Inbreeding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Inbreeding is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of inbreed.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of inbreed.
More Meanings
- (biology) Breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related.
Example Sentences
Inbreeding can result in handicapped children.
Word Forms
- inbreedings
Synonyms for inbreeding
Depending on context, synonyms include incest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blood, selfing, biparental, consanguinity, interbreeding, linebreeding.
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