intergrade

verb in·ter·grade \ ˌin-tər-ˈgrād \

Definition of intergrade

intergraded; intergrading; intergrades

intransitive verb

: to merge gradually one with another through a continuous series of intermediate forms

First Known Use of intergrade

1874

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intergrade

noun in·ter·grade \ ˈin-tər-ˌgrād \

Definition of intergrade

: an intermediate form

Recent Examples of intergrade from the Web

Pure Florida's are found mostly from Gainesville, Florida, southward--those in the northern part of the state are primarily intergrades with northern strain bass, biologists say.

— frank sargeant, AL.com, "Plan to stock Florida bass at Lake Guntersville progresses," 28 June 2017

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