Meaning & Definition of Breeding in English
English⟶
Breeding
/bridɪŋ/
noun
1. Elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
synonym:
- breeding,
- genteelness,
- gentility
2. The result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
- "A woman of breeding and refinement"
synonym:
- education,
- training,
- breeding
3. Helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
- "They debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
synonym:
- breeding,
- bringing up,
- fostering,
- fosterage,
- nurture,
- raising,
- rearing,
- upbringing
4. The production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
synonym:
- breeding
5. The sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
synonym:
- reproduction,
- procreation,
- breeding,
- facts of life
adjective
1. Producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
- "The breeding population"
- "Retained a few bulls for breeding purposes"
synonym:
- breeding
Examples of using
Tom kept a pair of rabbits for breeding.
To the best of my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
To the best of my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.