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hybrid

4 entries found.



Main Entry:
hy·brid Listen to the pronunciation of hybrid
Pronunciation:
\ˈhī-brəd\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin hybrida
Date:
1601
1: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera2: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions3 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 Listen to the pronunciation of hybridism \-brə-ˌdi-zəm\ noun
— hy·brid·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of hybridity \hī-ˈbri-də-tē\ noun
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