Definitions
01biological mix
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical
n. a plant or animal whose parents are from two different species or varieties.
n. the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule.
“The mule is a well-known hybrid of a horse and a donkey.”
“Botanists developed this specific hybrid to ensure the crop could withstand both extreme drought and local soil parasites.”
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Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
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02a combination of things
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. something that is made by combining two different elements or styles.
n. a thing made by combining two different elements, often to leverage the advantages of both.
“The new music style is a hybrid of jazz and traditional folk.”
“The building's architecture is a curious hybrid, blending brutalist concrete structures with delicate glass facades typical of the modern era.”
03using two power sources
B1 · Intermediate
adj. using two different types of power, especially a car that uses both petrol and electricity.
adj. relating to a vehicle that utilizes two or more distinct power sources, typically an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
“She decided to buy a hybrid car to save money on fuel and reduce her carbon footprint.”
“The city council replaced the entire bus fleet with hybrid models to meet the new urban air quality standards.”
04mixed work or learning
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. a way of working or studying that combines being in a building with working from home.
adj. denoting a model of professional or educational engagement that integrates both in-person and remote participation.
“Many companies now offer hybrid working, so staff only come to the office twice a week.”
“The university adopted a hybrid learning approach, delivering core lectures online while maintaining small, face-to-face seminars for practical discussion.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “hybrid” in context.
Noun
01. hybrid model
“Many companies have adopted a hybrid model, allowing employees to work from home two days a week.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Remote and hybrid work may be particularly difficult for employees who are at the beginning of their careers, when much of their professional development still depends on learning from experienced colleagues.” “That means if the government drops pure electric sales targets to 50%, the other 50% would need to be hybrid.” Etymology
From Latin hybrida, a variant of hibrida (“a mongrel; specifically, an offspring of a tame sow and a wild boar”). Attested since 1601, but rare before c. 1850.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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