bigeneric

/bɪˈdʒɛnrɪk/ (big-EN-er-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having characteristics of both parents, especially in a hybrid organism or a cultural or artistic style combining two or more distinct elements.

“The bigeneric architecture of the new building combines modern and ancient styles.”

2. noun

a hybrid organism or a cultural or artistic style combining two or more distinct elements.

“The scientist studied the bigeneric plant that resulted from the cross-pollination of two different species.”

Synonyms

  • blend
  • hybrid
  • mixture

Antonyms

  • homogeneous
  • pure