What does mating mean?
Mating means Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket..
Mating
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket..
Definitions by Sense
- Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.
- (zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation.
- (zoology) Sexual union; copulation.
- present participle and gerund of mate
Example Sentences
The progeny of backcrosses and intercrosses will form some incrosses and some matings of other types.
Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close (less than half a meter) above vegetation and effectively blending into the clutter of echoes that the bat receives from the leaves and stems around them.
Synonyms for mating
Antonyms for mating
Related Words
Word Forms
- matings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mating?
Common synonyms include pairing, coupling, sexual union, conjugation.
What is the opposite of mating?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mating in a sentence?
The progeny of backcrosses and intercrosses will form some incrosses and some matings of other types.
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