verb
- to breed or reproduce faster than another group or species
- to practice outbreeding; to mate with individuals from outside one’s own group to avoid inbreeding
Usage: biology; demographics
Usage: genetics; animal husbandry
Examples
- The invasive species began to outbreed the native population.
- Rabbits can outbreed most other mammals in favorable conditions.
- The farmer decided to outbreed his cattle to improve genetic diversity.
- Conservation programs encourage endangered species to outbreed with related populations.
- Some immigrant communities outbreed the established population over time.
- Breeders often outbreed their dogs to prevent genetic disorders.