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breeding
[bree-ding]
noun
the producing of offspring.
the improvement or development of breeds of livestock, as by selective mating and hybridization.
Horticulture.the production of new forms by selection, crossing, and hybridizing.
training; nurture.
He is a man of good breeding.
the result of upbringing or training as shown in behavior and manners; manners, especially good manners.
You can tell when a person has breeding.
Energy.the production in a nuclear reactor of more fissile material than is consumed.
breeding
/ ˈːɪŋ /
noun
the process of bearing offspring; reproduction
the process of producing plants or animals by sexual reproduction
the result of good training, esp the knowledge of correct social behaviour; refinement
a man of breeding
a person's line of descent
his breeding was suspect
physics a process occurring in a nuclear reactor as a result of which more fissionable material is produced than is used up
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonbreeding adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Horse racing is immune from dynasties because the sport is built mostly around breeding, which is where the money is.
The outbreak was particularly deadly for breeding females.
But even after 23 matches against each other in such a short space of time, there is no sign of familiarity breeding contempt just yet.
"This birth is a testament to our commitment to the participation in the endangered species breeding programme and the conservation of this vulnerable species," said Cam Whitnall, managing director of The Big Cat Sanctuary.
Shooters target juvenile birds, because breeding pairs are not associated with livestock attacks.
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