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intercrossing

intercrossing

7.0
A process in which different breeds or groups mate to make hybrid young
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : hibridación
  • The intercrossing of different dog breeds can result in unique characteristics.

Examples

  • Scientists study intercrossing to understand how genetic traits are passed between populations.

  • Successful intercrossing of wild and cultivated plants can improve crop resilience.

  • The intercrossing of different plant species can lead to unique hybrids.

  • Farmers often encourage intercrossing to improve crop resilience.

  • The farmer encouraged intercrossing between different breeds of corn to create stronger plants.

  • Intercrossing various dog breeds can lead to healthier puppies with desirable traits.

  • Scientists study intercrossing in plants to develop new varieties that resist diseases.

Synonyms

cross
vsintercrossing
  • Specialized
105 5.9

An offspring of two different breeds or varieties

highlights the process of crossing between groups rather than naming results
breeding
vsintercrossing
  • Specialized
90 3.1

The process of producing new animals or plants by choosing which ones mate

is specifically about crossing between distinct individuals or groups to make hybrids
crossing
vsintercrossing
  • Specialized
7 7.2

Breeding two different plants or animals to make a hybrid

is the general process of mating between different individuals or groups
interbreeding
vsintercrossing
4 6.2

Animals or plants from different groups produce mixed young

focuses more narrowly on crossing between separate groups rather than any mating
hybridization
vsintercrossing
  • Specialized
3 6.1

Breeding two different plants or animals to make offspring with mixed traits

focuses on crossing between separate groups rather than a formal technical term
crossbreeding
vsintercrossing
2 4.4

Mixing different kinds of animals or plants to make young with chosen traits

is about crossing between groups without stressing deliberate trait selection
hybridizing
vsintercrossing
  • Specialized
1 6.3

Crossing different plants or animals to make new kinds

describes the same crossing but emphasizes mixture between distinct groups
hybridism
vsintercrossing
  • Specialized
7.2

A process of making something new by joining two different species or languages

is the practical action of crossing between individuals rather than the condition itself
mongrelization
vsintercrossing
9.1

Mixing different breeds to make animals or plants with mixed traits

is broader, covering crossing between groups without implying mixed‑breed outcome

How Crossbred

hybridization
  • Specialized
3 6.1
intercrossing
  • Specialized
7.0
purebred
  • Specialized
11 4.6

Surface Forms

intercrossing singular
intercrossings plural

Morphology

intercrossing = intercross (transparent) = inter + cross + ing

The nominal/gerundial '-ing' on 'intercross' yields the process/result sense; the formation is regular.

Etymology

The word intercrossing comes from inter- meaning 'between' and cross meaning 'to mix or breed', like in crossbreed. So intercrossing refers to breeding 'between' different groups to make hybrids, which is why scientists use it for mixing plants or animals.