hybridise

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Word: Hybridise (or "Hybridize" in American English)

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To hybridise means to breed or mix different types of plants or animals to create a new variety. For example, you can hybridise a horse and a donkey to produce a mule.

Usage Instructions:

• When to Use: Use "hybridise" when talking about creating new varieties of plants or animals by mixing different types.
• Form: The word can be used in different tenses, such as "hybridised" (past) or "hybridising" (present participle).

Example Sentences:

1. The scientists decided to hybridise two different flowers to create a new color.
2. Mendel tried to hybridise peas to study how traits are passed from one generation to the next.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "hybridise" can refer not only to biological processes but also to mixing ideas, cultures, or technologies. For example, you might say, "The new smartphone hybridises features from both Android and iOS systems."

Word Variants:

• Hybrid (noun): A plant or animal that is a mix of two different species.
• Hybridization (noun): The process of hybridising.

Different Meanings:

1. Biological Context: Mixing species for breeding purposes (as explained).
2. Cultural Context: Combining elements from different cultures (e.g., hybrid cuisine).
3. Technological Context: Merging different technologies or methods (e.g., hybrid cars combine electric and gasoline engines).

Synonyms:

• Crossbreed
• Mix
• Blend

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "hybridise" doesn’t have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear phrases like "crossbreed" used in similar contexts.

Summary:

"Hybridise" is a useful verb in English, primarily used in biology but also applicable in other fields. It's about creating something new by mixing different elements.

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Verb

1. breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
   • cross a horse and a donkey
   • Mendel tried crossbreeding
   • these species do not interbreed

Synonyms

• crossbreed
• cross
• hybridize
• interbreed