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intercrossed

intercrossed

8.1
Made by breeding two different types of the same animal or plant
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈkrɔst/
  • Specialized
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  • Many of the laboratory mice used in the experiment were intercrossed to study inherited traits.

Examples

  • The breeder introduced several intercrossed varieties to increase the genetic diversity of the plants.

  • The field contained rows of intercrossed corn, resulting from generations of controlled breeding.

  • The intercrossed plants showed unique traits.

  • Farmers often prefer intercrossed varieties for better yields.

  • Many of the laboratory mice used in the experiment were intercrossed to study inherited traits.

  • The breeder introduced several intercrossed varieties to increase the genetic diversity of the plants.

  • The field contained rows of intercrossed corn, resulting from generations of controlled breeding.

Synonyms

hybrid
vsintercrossed
31 3.7

Made by crossing two different kinds of animal or plant

focuses on crossbreeding between individuals, breeds, or varieties not species
crossbred
vsintercrossed
4.6

An animal or plant born from parents of different breeds, often from different varieties

has identical meaning but uses a different term
mongrelized
vsintercrossed
  • Informal
9.2

An animal or plant born from parents of different breeds

emphasizes being produced by crossing individuals, breeds, or varieties

How Crossbred

intercrossed
  • Specialized
8.1
hybrid
31 3.7
crossbred
4.8
purebred
  • Specialized
11 4.6

Surface Forms

intercrossed positive

Morphology

intercrossed = intercross (transparent) = inter + cross + ed

Formed from the productive prefix 'inter-' + 'cross' with a regular adjectival/past participle '-ed', the meaning 'produced by crossbreeding' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word intercrossed is made from inter- ('between') and cross (like in 'crossbreed', to mix two kinds). So, intercrossed animals or plants are 'crossed between' different breeds or varieties to make mixed offspring.