noun
inbreeding
Inbreeding (noun) means breeding among closely related members of a population. Example: “Inbreeding in small isolated populations can lead to genetic disorders.”
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Breeding among closely related members of a population.
"Inbreeding can result in handicapped children."
"Inbreeding in small isolated populations can lead to genetic disorders."
How to use inbreeding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReproduction between close relatives, which tends to increase health risks in the offspring.
Common pairings
genetic effects of inbreeding
avoid inbreeding
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Word forms
- Plural
- inbreedings
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_____ in small isolated populations can lead to genetic disorders.
Rhymes for inbreeding
needing
feeding
weeding
seeding
bleeding
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speeding
receding
exceeding
preceding
proceeding
succeeding
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Frequently asked questions
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.
