First Known Use: 1601
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hybrid
noun hy·brid \ˈhī-brəd\
: an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds
: something that is formed by combining two or more things
Full Definition of HYBRID
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: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
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: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
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a : something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite <hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands> <a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles> b : something (as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function
— hybrid adjective
— hy·brid·ism \-brə-ˌdi-zəm\ noun
— hy·brid·i·ty \hī-ˈbri-də-tē\ noun
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Origin of HYBRID
Latin hybrida
Related to HYBRID
- Synonyms
- cross, crossbred, crossbreed, intercross, mongrel
Other Genetics Terms
HYBRID Defined for Kids
1hybrid
noun hy·brid \ˈhī-brəd\
Definition of HYBRID for Kids
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: an animal or plant whose parents differ in some hereditary characteristic or belong to different groups (as breeds or species)
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: something that is of mixed origin or composition <The car is a hybrid that runs on gas or electricity.>
2hybrid
adjective
Definition of HYBRID for Kids
: of mixed origin : of or relating to a hybrid <hybrid species>
Medical Dictionary
hybrid
noun hy·brid \ˈhī-brəd\
Medical Definition of HYBRID
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: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
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: something heterogeneous in origin or composition <artificial hybrids of DNA and RNA> <somatic cell hybrids of mouse and human cells>
—hybrid adjective
—hy·brid·ism \-brə-ˌdiz-əm\ noun
—hy·brid·i·ty \hī-ˈbrid-ət-ē\ noun, plural hy·brid·i·ties
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