verb
- to breed faster or produce more offspring than another group or species
- to surpass in breeding quality or genetic superiority
Usage: biology; third person singular present
Usage: animal husbandry; third person singular present
Examples
- The invasive species outbreeds the native population every season.
- This strain of cattle outbreeds others in milk production.
- The rabbit population outbreeds its predators in the ecosystem.
- The hardy variety outbreeds more delicate plants in harsh conditions.
- The pest insect outbreeds beneficial species in the garden.
- This breed outbreeds others for disease resistance.