verb
- to breed or cause to breed together (two different species, varieties, or types) to produce a hybrid
- to combine or blend different elements, styles, or technologies to create something new
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'hybridize'; commonly used in biology and agriculture
Usage: figurative or extended use
Examples
- Scientists hybridised two plant species to create a more disease-resistant crop.
- The farmer decided to hybridise his cattle with a different breed to improve milk production.
- Modern architecture often hybridises traditional and contemporary design elements.
- Researchers hybridised the DNA samples to study genetic similarities.
- The company hybridised digital and physical retail experiences to reach more customers.
- Breeders have successfully hybridised wolves and domestic dogs in controlled settings.