breeding (Meaning)
breeding (n)
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
breeding (s)
producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
breeding (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Breed
breeding (n.)
The act or process of generating or bearing.
The raising or improving of any kind of domestic animals; as, farmers should pay attention to breeding.
Nurture; education; formation of manners.
Deportment or behavior in the external offices and decorums of social life; manners; knowledge of, or training in, the ceremonies, or polite observances of society.
Descent; pedigree; extraction.
Synonyms & Antonyms of breeding
breeding Sentence Examples
- The breeding of thoroughbred horses requires careful selection of mating pairs to produce superior offspring.
- In agriculture, selective breeding is employed to develop crops with desirable traits such as disease resistance and high yield.
- Responsible pet owners should consider the implications of breeding their animals and ensure they have the resources to care for the resulting offspring.
- Breeding programs in zoos aim to maintain genetic diversity and preserve endangered species.
- The breeding season for birds typically occurs in the spring when food is abundant and temperatures are favorable.
- Fish breeders carefully monitor water quality and conditions to encourage successful spawning.
- Uncontrolled breeding can lead to overpopulation and strain local ecosystems.
- The breeding habits of insects vary widely, with some species laying hundreds of eggs at a time.
- Geneticists study the breeding patterns of organisms to better understand inheritance and evolution.
- The illegal breeding of exotic animals for the black market threatens biodiversity and animal welfare.
FAQs About the word breeding
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression, the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior), helping someone grow u
family,lineage, pedigree, genealogy, ancestry, origin, bloodline,extraction, parentage, line
issue, progeny, issue, seed, offspring, progeny, posterity,seed, offspring, posterity
The breeding of thoroughbred horses requires careful selection of mating pairs to produce superior offspring.
In agriculture, selective breeding is employed to develop crops with desirable traits such as disease resistance and high yield.
Responsible pet owners should consider the implications of breeding their animals and ensure they have the resources to care for the resulting offspring.
Breeding programs in zoos aim to maintain genetic diversity and preserve endangered species.
