Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overbred

Adjective

/ˌoʊvərˈbrɛd/

Definition

Having been bred excessively or inbreeding to the extent that it leads to undesirable traits.

Examples

The overbred dogs often suffer from health problems due to their limited gene pool.
Farmers are warned against overbreeding crops to ensure crop resilience.
The show horses were so overbred that many struggled with common ailments.

Meaning

Overbred refers to animals or plants that have been bred too much, often leading to health issues or other negative characteristics due to a lack of genetic diversity.