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hy·brid

hybrid

 
 
pronunciation:
haI brihd
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the offspring of two plants or animals that differ genetically as to species, variety, breed, or the like.
The mule is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey.
 
synonyms:
cross, crossbreed
similar words:
half blood, half-breed, mestizo, mix, mongrel, mulatto
definition 2: something that is produced by combining elements from differing sources.
synonyms:
mongrel
similar words:
amalgam, combination, cross, mix, mixture
definition 3: a car or other vehicle with an engine that can run on two different fuels, usually gasoline and electricity, and can alternate between them.
She bought a hybrid in 2013, but now she plans to buy a fully electric.
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: produced by cross-breeding.
Hybrid crops can better withstand adverse conditions.
definition 2: produced by combining elements from different sources.
The band's hybrid style is a mixture of reggae and rock.
definition 3: of a car or other vehicle with an engine, capable of running on two different types of fuel, usually gasoline and electricity, and can alternate between them
The company was one of the first to produce hybrid vehicles.
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derivation: hybridism (n.)
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