outcrossed

The word “outcrossed” has 2 syllables: out-crossed

It's pronounced as /ˈaʊtˌkrɔst/


What is synonym and antonym for outcrossed?

In the thesaurus, “outcrossed” has 13 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for outcrossed

  • cold-blooded
  • cross
  • crossbred
  • crossed
  • dihybrid
  • grade
  • half-bred
  • hybrid
  • hybridized
  • interbred
  • mixed
  • mongrel
  • trihybrid

Antonyms for outcrossed

  • blooded
  • full-blood
  • full-blooded
  • inbred
  • linebred
  • pedigreed
  • purebred
  • straightbred
  • thoroughbred

Meanings of outcrossed

  • verb
    1. To crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal.

Example Sentences

  • The breeders outcrossed the plants to improve their resistance to disease.
  • Scientists outcrossed the species to increase genetic diversity.
  • The farmer successfully outcrossed two strains of wheat.
  • The animals were carefully outcrossed to reduce inherited defects.
  • Researchers outcrossed the flowers to create a stronger variety.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to outcrossed, such as: blooded, cold-blooded, cross, crossbred, crossed, dihybrid, full-blood.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

half-bred

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

mixed


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