breeding — the mating and reproduction of animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the mating and reproduction of animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The mosquito breeding in stagnant water became a serious problem in summer.
- Despite his wealth, his lack of breeding showed when he ate pizza with a fork and knife.
- The dog breeding facility was investigated for poor conditions.
breeding
NOUN[/ˈbriːdɪŋ/]
the mating and reproduction of animals
The farmer carefully oversees the breeding of his prize horses in the green pasture.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bredan' meaning 'to produce or generate,' which is related to Proto-Germanic roots. The word evolved to mean the controlled mating and reproduction of animals, particularly in agricultural contexts.
Breakdown
breed (to produce offspring) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix) = breeding
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📝Examples
“The mosquito breeding in stagnant water became a serious problem in summer.”
“Despite his wealth, his lack of breeding showed when he ate pizza with a fork and knife.”
“The dog breeding facility was investigated for poor conditions.”
“His fine breeding was apparent when he apologized to the vending machine after accidentally bumping into it.”
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