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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBreeding
/ˈbriː.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of producing offspring, especially in animals or plants.
"The breeding of dogs requires careful selection of parent breeds to ensure healthy puppies." - 2
The rearing and training of animals or plants for specific traits.
"Selective breeding has led to the development of various strains of crops that yield more produce."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'breeding' originates from the Old English 'bredan', meaning 'to bring forth, to produce'. It evolved through Middle English as 'breden', reflecting the act of producing offspring, particularly in animals, and has maintained this core meaning into modern usage.
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Transliteration: el-vahj
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Transliteration: tsookt
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Allevamento
Transliteration: al-le-va-men-to
"L'allevamento di animali richiede competenze specifiche."
Cría
Transliteration: cree-ah
"La cría de aves es una actividad popular en muchas granjas."
Criação
Transliteration: cree-ah-sao
"A criação de peixes é uma prática sustentável."
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Transliteration: prajanan
"कुत्तों का प्रजनन एक चुनौतीपूर्ण कार्य है।"
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Transliteration: fánzhí
"动物的繁殖需要良好的环境。"
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Transliteration: beonsik
"개 번식은 많은 지식이 필요합니다."
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Transliteration: はんしょく (hanshoku)
"犬の繁殖には多くの注意が必要です。"
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