hybrid

hy-brid · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) The offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.

  2. 2.

    (noun) Something made by combining two different elements.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Of mixed character; composed of different elements.

Forms

plural: hybrids

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hybrid car/vehicle — A car that uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine
  • •
    hybrid work — A work arrangement combining office and remote work

Related words

Antonyms: purebred
See also: blend, crossbreed, mixture
Synonyms: blend, combination, crossbreed, mixture

Etymology

From Latin hybrida ("mongrel, offspring of mixed breeding"), possibly from Greek.