interbreed

/ˌɪntərˈbriːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to breed with another species, often with the intention of creating a hybrid or a new species.

“The geneticist decided to interbreed the two species to observe the effects of hybridization on their offspring.”

2. noun

the act of breeding between two different species.

“The interbreeding of the two species has led to the creation of a new subspecies.”

Synonyms

  • crossbreed
  • hybridize
  • intermingle

Antonyms

  • isolate
  • purify