outcross

The word “outcross” has 2 syllables: out-cross

It's pronounced as /ˈaʊtˌkrɔs/


What is synonym and antonym for outcross?

In the thesaurus, “outcross” has 12 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for outcross along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for outcross

  • amalgam
  • combination
  • compound
  • cross
  • crossbred
  • crossbreed
  • half-bred
  • hybrid
  • incross
  • intercross
  • mongrel
  • mule

Antonyms for outcross

  • division
  • full-blood
  • homogeneous
  • pedigreed
  • pure
  • pureblood
  • purebred
  • separation
  • thoroughbred
  • unmixed

Meanings of outcross

  • noun
    1. A plant or animal produced by outcrossing.
  • verb
    1. To crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal.

Example Sentences

  • Farmers sometimes outcross plants to improve genetic diversity.
  • Scientists carefully outcross certain species in breeding programs.
  • The researchers decided to outcross the two strains for stronger resistance.
  • Breeders often outcross animals to reduce inherited disorders.
  • Gardeners may outcross flowers to create unique varieties.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to outcross, such as: amalgam, combination, compound, cross, crossbred, crossbreed, division.

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Related Words

half-bred

  • cold-blooded
  • cross
  • crossbred
  • crossbreed
  • crossed
  • dihybrid
  • grade
  • hybrid
  • hybridized
  • interbred
  • intercross
  • mixed
  • mongrel
  • mule
  • outcross
  • outcrossed
  • trihybrid

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