Definitions and Synonyms of breeding | Another word for breeding | What is breeding?
Definition 1: the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring - [noun denoting act]Synonyms for breeding in the sense of this definition
(breeding is a kind of ...) activities associated with sexual intercourse
"they had sex in the back seat" (... is a kind of breeding ) reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)
(... is a kind of breeding ) the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
Synonyms for breeding in the sense of this definition
(breeding is a kind of ...) activities associated with sexual intercourse
"they had sex in the back seat"(... is a kind of breeding ) reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)
(... is a kind of breeding ) the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
Definition 2: helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community - [noun denoting act]Samples where breeding or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
Synonyms for breeding in the sense of this definition
(breeding is a kind of ...) the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
"the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"
Samples where breeding or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
Synonyms for breeding in the sense of this definition
(breeding is a kind of ...) the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
"the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"Definition 3: the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization - [noun denoting act](breeding is a kind of ...) (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
"he introduced more efficient methods of production" (... is a kind of breeding ) (especially of domestic fowl) breeding to reveal differential sex characteristics at hatching
(... is a kind of breeding ) breeding cattle
(... is a kind of breeding ) breeding dogs
(... is a kind of breeding ) breeding horses
(breeding is a kind of ...) (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
"he introduced more efficient methods of production"(... is a kind of breeding ) (especially of domestic fowl) breeding to reveal differential sex characteristics at hatching
(... is a kind of breeding ) breeding cattle
(... is a kind of breeding ) breeding dogs
(... is a kind of breeding ) breeding horses
Definition 4: the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) - [noun denoting attribute]Samples where breeding or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a woman of breeding and refinement
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(breeding is a kind of ...) properties acquired during a person's formative years
Samples where breeding or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a woman of breeding and refinement
Synonyms for breeding in the sense of this definition
(breeding is a kind of ...) properties acquired during a person's formative years
Definition 5: elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression - [noun denoting attribute]Synonyms for breeding in the sense of this definition
(breeding is a kind of ...) a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
"she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"
Synonyms for breeding in the sense of this definition
(breeding is a kind of ...) a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
"she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"Definition 6: producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring - [adjective satellite denoting all]Samples where breeding or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the breeding population
- retained a few bulls for breeding purposes
(breeding is similar to ...) productive or conducive to producing in abundance
"be fruitful and multiply"
Samples where breeding or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the breeding population
- retained a few bulls for breeding purposes