Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌbrid/
noun a person or animal that is the result of inbreeding
A1 Inbreed can lead to genetic health problems in animals.
A2 The inbreed of certain plant species can result in decreased biodiversity.
B1 Inbreed among royal families was common in the past to maintain bloodlines.
B2 The negative effects of inbreed in small populations can be mitigated through genetic testing.
C1 The practice of inbreed in certain communities has raised ethical concerns.
C2 Research has shown that inbreed can have long-term detrimental effects on the gene pool of a population.
verb to breed from closely related individuals, especially over many generations
A1 Some animals inbreed to keep their bloodline pure.
A2 It is not recommended to inbreed dogs as it can lead to health problems.
B1 Farmers often inbreed livestock to maintain specific traits in the offspring.
B2 Inbreeding among royal families was common in history to keep power within the family.
C1 Geneticists study the effects of inbreeding on populations to understand its long-term consequences.
C2 Conservationists work to prevent inbreeding in endangered species through carefully managed breeding programs.
formal Inbreeding among purebred animals can lead to genetic disorders.
informal I heard that the dogs from that breeder are inbreed.
slang Those cats are so messed up because they were inbreed.
figurative The company's decision to only hire from within has created an inbreed of ideas.
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