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What is another word for Inbred? – 99 Inbred Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hereditary inherited congenital innate inborn native indigenous domestic internal inward intrinsic bred born innate intrinsic inherent indigenous native hereditary congenital inherited familial ancestral genetic inherited innate inbuilt inborn inherent

    Meaning of Inbred

    The primary meaning of the word "inbred" is related to the quality of being inherited or having a certain characteristic from birth.

    Definitions

    • Having a quality or characteristic from birth
    • * Produced by or resulting from breeding between closely related individuals, especially within a small or isolated population
    • * Lacking genetic diversity due to repeated breeding within a small or isolated population

    Etymology of Inbred

    The word "inbred" originated in the 15th century, from the combination of "in" (meaning "within" or "inside") and "bred" (past participle of "breed", meaning "to produce offspring")
    Historically, the term was used to describe animals or plants that were bred within a small or isolated group, leading to a lack of genetic diversity

    Example Uses

    • The inbred nature of the royal family led to various health problems throughout history
    • * The farmer's inbred cattle were more prone to disease due to the lack of genetic diversity
    • * The company's inbred management style stifled innovation and creativity

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    diverse varied heterogeneous mixed hybrid crossbred outbred exotic foreign external outward acquired learned developed cultivated acquired extrinsic

    Related Nouns

    breed species genus family lineage heritage ancestry pedigree genome gene trait characteristic feature attribute quality property

    Related Verbs

    breed crossbreed hybridize inherit pass transmit convey impart bequeath devise will leave

    Related Adjectives

    genetic hereditary congenital innate inborn intrinsic inherent native indigenous domestic internal inward intrinsic bred born innate intrinsic inherent indigenous native hereditary congenital inherited familial ancestral