Inbred

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

Definitions of inbred

adjective a term used to describe something that is the result of inbreeding, or the breeding of closely related individuals

Example Sentences

A1 The inbred puppies all looked very similar.

A2 The small village was known for its inbred population.

B1 Genetic disorders are more common in inbred communities.

B2 The royal family's bloodline was considered inbred.

C1 Inbreeding can lead to a higher risk of health problems.

C2 The inbred traits of the species were carefully studied by scientists.

Examples of inbred in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted a study on the genetic effects of inbred populations.

informal I heard that some of the animals on that farm are inbred.

slang People say that family is a bit inbred, if you know what I mean.

figurative The company's culture felt inbred, with everyone thinking and acting the same way.

Grammatical Forms of inbred

• past tense: inbred
• plural: inbreds
• comparative: more inbred
• superlative: most inbred
• present tense: inbreeds
• future tense: will inbreed
• perfect tense: have inbred
• continuous tense: is inbreeding
• singular: inbred
• positive degree: inbred
• infinitive: to inbreed
• gerund: inbreeding
• participle: inbreeding

Origin and Evolution of inbred

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'inbred' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' or 'within' and the word 'bred' meaning 'produced or brought up in a specified way'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'inbred' was used to describe something that is deeply ingrained or inherent, especially in a negative sense such as traits passed down through generations within a family. Over time, the word has evolved to also refer to the breeding of closely related individuals within a population, leading to genetic issues.