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Definition of hybrid
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1 : an offspring of two animals or plants of different races (see race entry 3 sense 3a), breeds, varieties, species, or genera a hybrid of two roses
2 : a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
3a : something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles
b : something (such as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function drives a hybrid that gets really good mileage
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adjectiveDefinition of hybrid (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : relating to or produced from parents of different species, varieties, or breeds a hybrid rose hybrid cattle
2 : having or produced by a combination of two or more distinct elements : marked by heterogeneity in origin, composition, or appearance … difficulties with normal English are … its hybrid vocabulary and the irregularities of English spelling.— G. A. Miller a hybrid style
3 : having two different types of components performing essentially the same function a hybrid vehicle
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Synonyms & Antonyms for hybrid
Synonyms: Noun
cross, crossbred, crossbreed, intercross, mongrel
Synonyms: Adjective
cold-blooded (or coldblood), cross, crossbred, mixed, mongrel
Antonyms: Adjective
blooded, full-blood, full-blooded, purebred, thoroughbred
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Examples of hybrid in a Sentence
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a hybrid of two roses The band plays a hybrid of jazz and rock.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The dish is sort of a hybrid between a traditional pancake and Rhode Island Johnny Cake, but not as dense as the latter. — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, "Chicken, biscuits and beer: Dallas eatery serves tasty trifecta," 12 July 2018 The beauty of the Kia Niro plug-in hybrid sneaks up on you. — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2018 Kia Niro PHEV: The future of plug-and-play," 13 July 2018 The Washington Post’s Ben Guarino reports that to produce the hybrid embryos, scientists retrieved the southern females’ eggs with a 60-inch-long instrument that enables the collection of ovarian tissue. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "With Hybrid Embryo, Scientists Are One Step Closer to Saving the Northern White Rhino," 5 July 2018 Scheduled to open this fall, the anchor is the state’s first Flix Brewhouse, a hybrid movie theater and brewery. — Kellie Hwang, azcentral, "'Let's go downtown': How Chandler's restaurant, bar scene helped transform city," 26 June 2018 Its most recent release, Prebiotic Emulsion, is a three-in-one hybrid that can be used as a moisturizer, primer or intensive weekly treatment. — Hayley Phelan, New York Times, "Styling a Sense of Self," 6 June 2018 Ford’s first plug-in hybrid in China, the Mondeo Energi, went on sale last month. — Joe Mcdonald, The Seattle Times, "China auto show highlights industry’s electric ambitions," 22 Apr. 2018 Ford’s first plug-in hybrid in China, the Mondeo Energi, went on sale last month. — Washington Post, "China auto show highlights industry’s electric ambitions," 21 Apr. 2018 As a plug-in hybrid, the Clarity steps over the biggest impediment in consumers' minds about battery electrics: limited range. — Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, "2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid: Put simply, it’s complicated," 19 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Existing dispensaries that become hybrid medical-recreational shops will be required to reserve a portion of their inventories for card-holding patients. — Dan Adams, BostonGlobe.com, "State could license first recreational marijuana shop Monday," 28 June 2018 This move was aimed at offsetting the high cost of rights to SBS, a hybrid commercial-public broadcaster which has suffered several cuts to its government funding in recent years. — Pip Bulbeck, The Hollywood Reporter, "Soccer World Cup: Australian Broadcaster Steps in After Telco's Live Streaming Breaks Down," 18 June 2018 The battery for these electric or plug-in hybrid cars is a big deal. — Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, "A daughter of Detroit defies odds, takes car industry into the future," 13 July 2018 As with music, publishers are learning that controlling the platform can be more lucrative than owning the content — a shift that has underwritten a variety of publisher experiments with open or hybrid access models. — Joe Karaganis, Washington Post, "Russia is building a new Napster — but for academic research," 13 July 2018 The book takes place in Shanghai, a hybrid city – part frenetic-metropolis and part historical-monument, constantly morphed by both Chinese and global influences. — Grace Z. Li, USA TODAY, "Chinese-American expat family drama sparks Lucy Tan's promising debut novel," 10 July 2018 Indeed, three of the fastest performance models ever built used hybrid drivetrains, including the Porsche 917 Spyder, Ferrari’s La Ferrari and McLaren’s P1. — NBC News, "Luxury electric cars lure buyers on performance, not the planet," 9 July 2018 The menu offers a familiar array of coffee options, plus several styles of tea, including hybrid flavors and more experimental styles. — Brandon Rasmussen, idahostatesman, "Plant yourself at this new spot now open for coffee, tea in Boise," 5 July 2018 The Charlotte Area Transit System has invested in hybrid buses. — Steve Harrison, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte City Council approves sweeping pledge to lower carbon emissions," 25 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hybrid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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Kids Definition of hybrid
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1 : an animal or plant whose parents differ in some hereditary characteristic or belong to different groups (as breeds or species)
2 : something that is of mixed origin or composition The car is a hybrid that runs on gas or electricity.
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adjectiveKids Definition of hybrid (Entry 2 of 2)
: of mixed origin : of or relating to a hybrid hybrid species
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Medical Definition of hybrid
1 : an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
2 : something heterogeneous in origin or composition artificial hybrids of DNA and RNA somatic cell hybrids of mouse and human cells
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adjectiveLegal Definition of hybrid
: consisting of diverse components: as
a : of, relating to, or being a lawsuit brought by an employee under the Labor Management Relations Act against both the employer for breach of contract and the union for breach of the duty of fair representation
b : of, relating to, or being representation of a criminal defendant in which the defendant represents himself or herself with the assistance of a lawyer
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