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inbred
adjective in·bred \ˈin-ˈbred\
: existing as a basic part of a person's nature or character
: born from or produced by animals, plants, or people that are closely related : produced by inbreeding
Full Definition of INBRED
1
: rooted and ingrained in one's nature as deeply as if implanted by heredity <an inbred love of freedom>
2
[from past participle of inbreed] : subjected to or produced by inbreeding
— in·bred \ˈin-ˌbred\ noun
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First Known Use of INBRED
circa 1592
Related to INBRED
- Synonyms
- built-in, constitutional, constitutive, essential, hardwired, immanent, inborn, inherent, indigenous, ingrain, ingrained (also engrained), innate, integral, intrinsic, native, natural
- Antonyms
- adventitious, extraneous, extrinsic
Synonym Discussion of INBRED
innate, inborn, inbred, congenital, hereditary mean not acquired after birth. innate applies to qualities or characteristics that are part of one's inner essential nature <an innate sense of fair play>. inborn suggests a quality or tendency either actually present at birth or so marked and deep-seated as to seem so <her inborn love of nature>. inbred suggests something either acquired from parents by heredity or so deeply rooted and ingrained as to seem acquired in that way <inbred political loyalties>. congenital and hereditary refer to what is acquired before or at birth, the former to things acquired during fetal development and the latter to things transmitted from one's ancestors <a congenital heart murmur> <eye color is hereditary>.
Rhymes with INBRED
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Medical Dictionary
inbred
adjective in·bred \ˈin-ˈbred\
Medical Definition of INBRED
: subjected to or produced by inbreeding
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