Stockbreeding

Pronunciation: /stɑːkˈbriːdɪŋ/

Definitions of stockbreeding

noun the breeding and raising of livestock, especially on a large scale

Example Sentences

A1 Stockbreeding involves raising animals for their meat, milk, or other products.

A2 Many farmers in rural areas practice stockbreeding as their main source of income.

B1 Stockbreeding requires proper knowledge of animal care and nutrition.

B2 The success of a stockbreeding operation depends on the health and well-being of the animals.

C1 Advanced techniques in stockbreeding have led to increased productivity and efficiency in the industry.

C2 Stockbreeding practices must adhere to strict regulations to ensure animal welfare and food safety.

Examples of stockbreeding in a Sentence

formal Stockbreeding is an important sector of agriculture that involves raising livestock for various purposes.

informal My uncle has been in the stockbreeding business for over 20 years.

slang I heard that stockbreeding can be a real moneymaker if you know what you're doing.

figurative In a way, stockbreeding is like nurturing a garden - you have to tend to it carefully to see growth and success.

Grammatical Forms of stockbreeding

• past tense: stockbred
• plural: stockbreedings
• comparative: more stockbreeding
• superlative: most stockbreeding
• present tense: stockbreeds
• future tense: will stockbreed
• perfect tense: has stockbred
• continuous tense: is stockbreeding
• singular: stockbreeding
• positive degree: stockbreeding
• infinitive: to stockbreed
• gerund: stockbreeding
• participle: stockbreeding

Origin and Evolution of stockbreeding

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'stockbreeding' originated from the combination of the words 'stock' referring to animals and 'breeding' which means the process of producing offspring.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the practice of breeding and raising livestock for agricultural purposes, the term 'stockbreeding' has evolved to encompass the broader concept of animal husbandry and breeding practices in various industries.