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Detailed Synonyms for hybrid in English

hybrid:

hybrid [the ~] nom

  1. the hybrid
    the hybrid; the intermediate form; the compound shape
  2. the hybrid
    the intermediate form; the hybrid
  3. the hybrid
    – (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species 1
    the cross; the hybrid; the crossbreed
    – (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species 1
    • cross [the ~] nom
      • a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey1
    • hybrid [the ~] nom
    • crossbreed [the ~] nom
  4. the hybrid
    – a composite of mixed origin 1
    the hybrid
    – a composite of mixed origin 1
    • hybrid [the ~] nom
      • the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices1
  5. the hybrid
    – a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) 1
    the hybrid; the loanblend; the loan-blend
    – a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) 1

hybrid adj

  1. hybrid
    – produced by crossbreeding 1
    hybrid; intercrossed
    – produced by crossbreeding 1

Related Words for "hybrid":

  • hybrids

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Related Definitions for "hybrid":

  1. produced by crossbreeding1
  2. (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species1
  3. a composite of mixed origin1
    • the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices1
  4. a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)1

Related Synonyms for hybrid