noun

breeder

Breeder (noun) means a person who breeds plants or animals (professionally).

noun

A person who breeds plants or animals (professionally).

Ellipsis of breeder reactor, a type of nuclear reactor that creates more fissile material than it consumes, often used for the production of atomic weapons.

A pattern that exhibits quadratic growth by generating multiple copies of a secondary pattern, each of which then generates multiple copies of a tertiary pattern.

A person who has had or who is capable of having children; a person who is focused on the rearing of their own children.

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Etymology

From breed + -er. Cognate with West Frisian brieder (“one who breeds, breeder”), Dutch broeier (“brooder, vagrant”).

Rhymes for breeder

seder Peder bleeder Schroeder

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of breeder?

"breeder" (noun) means a person who breeds plants or animals (professionally).

What are the different meanings of breeder?

"breeder" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who breeds plants or animals (professionally); 2. Ellipsis of breeder reactor, a type of nuclear reactor that creates more fissile material than it consumes, often used for the production of atomic weapons; 3. A pattern that exhibits quadratic growth by generating multiple copies of a secondary pattern, each of which then generates multiple copies of a tertiary pattern.