inbreeding

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(in-breed-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the breeding of closely related individuals, especially to preserve desirable traits in a stock.

Example Sentence

Inbreeding can lead to a decrease in genetic diversity within a population.

More Example Sentences

Farmers sometimes use inbreeding to maintain specific traits in livestock.

Synonyms

interbreeding; linebreeding; consanguinity

Antonyms

outbreeding; crossbreeding; hybridization

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