crossbred Meaning & Definition
What Does Crossbred Mean?
As an adjective, crossbred means Produced by breeding from two breeds, varieties or species. As a noun, it means Any organism produced by breeding from two breeds, varieties, or species. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of crossbreed.
Crossbred at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hybrid, crossed and mixed |
| Antonyms | purebred |
| Plural | crossbreds |
Crossbred Definition (Adjective)
- Produced by breeding from two breeds, varieties or species.
Crossbred as a Noun
- Any organism produced by breeding from two breeds, varieties, or species.
Crossbred as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of crossbreed
Verb
- To produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.
- To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.
- To mate (an organism) with another organism so as to produce a hybrid.
Synonyms of Crossbred
hybridcrossedmixedunderbredhalf-bredbigenerichalf-bloodedoutbredintercrossedhalf-breedinterbredmixed-blood
Crossbred synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Crossbred
Word Forms & Grammar
crossbred (not comparable)
crossbred (plural crossbreds)
crossbred
Words That Rhyme With Crossbred
Origin of Crossbred
From cross- + bred.
Questions People Ask About Crossbred
Is crossbred an adjective or a noun?
Crossbred is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for crossbred?
You can replace crossbred with words such as hybrid, crossed and mixed. See the full list of crossbred synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of crossbred?
The opposite of crossbred is purebred.
What is the plural of crossbred?
The plural of crossbred is crossbreds.