Definition

Able to breed with each other and produce offspring.

Example

Some species of plants are interfertile, allowing them to cross-pollinate and create new varieties.

Conversation

I read that some plants are interfertile, which means they can crossbreed.

That's interesting! How does that even work?

Well, it allows them to produce new varieties that can thrive in different conditions.

I love how nature finds ways to adapt and create something new!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interfertile → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "fertilis" (from Latin, meaning fruitful or fertile). The word describes the ability of different species or varieties to produce fertile offspring when bred together, emphasizing the concept of fertility occurring between them.

Memory Tip

Think of the idea of being 'fertile' or 'fruitful' ('fertilis') in a 'between' context ('inter-') — this helps you remember that 'interfertile' refers to the ability of different species to produce viable offspring together.

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