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breedingthe mating and reproduction of animals

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the mating and reproduction of animals

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbriːdɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 동물의 교배와 번식

Korean pronunciation: **브리**딩

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

breeding concept
💡 Concept

the mating and reproduction of animals

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbriːdɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbriːdɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbreed
Suffix--ing

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.

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🎵Rhyme

readingleadingfeedingneeding
reading
leading
feeding
needing

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📝Examples

The mosquito breeding in stagnant water became a serious problem in summer.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

His fine breeding was apparent when he apologized to the vending machine after accidentally bumping into it.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

reproductioncultivationupbringingrefinementmanners

Antonyms

sterilityrudenessvulgarity

Related

geneticshereditydomesticationetiquettepedigree