noun

inbreeding

Inbreeding (noun) means breeding among closely related members of a population. Example: “Inbreeding in small isolated populations can lead to genetic disorders.”

noun

Breeding among closely related members of a population.

"Inbreeding in small isolated populations can lead to genetic disorders."

How to use inbreeding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishReproduction between close relatives, which tends to increase health risks in the offspring.

Common pairings

genetic effects of inbreeding avoid inbreeding

Word forms

inbreedings plural

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Rhymes for inbreeding

needing feeding weeding seeding bleeding breeding speeding receding exceeding preceding proceeding succeeding

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What does “inbreeding” mean?

The word “inbreeding” means breeding among closely related members of a population. In plain terms, reproduction between close relatives, which tends to increase health risks in the offspring.

How do you use “inbreeding” in a sentence?

Here is “inbreeding” used in a sentence: “Inbreeding in small isolated populations can lead to genetic disorders.”

What part of speech is “inbreeding”?

“Inbreeding” is a noun.

What is the meaning of inbreeding?

"inbreeding" (noun) means breeding among closely related members of a population.