Definition

To breed an animal or plant with a different variety or species to increase genetic diversity.

Example

Farmers often outbreed their livestock to improve health and productivity.

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Conversation

Have you heard about how some farmers try to outbreed their livestock?

Yeah, I think it helps improve the overall health of the animals.

Exactly! It's interesting how they choose specific traits to enhance through outbreeding.

It really shows how much we can influence genetics in agriculture.

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Root Explanation

Outbreed → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or outside) and "breed" (from Old English "bredan", meaning to produce or rear). The word "outbreed" means to produce offspring that are genetically different or superior to the original stock, often by breeding outside the usual group.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') the usual 'breeding' ('breed') to create something new or different.

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