Word
inbred
Phoneticsin·bred
US/ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/
UK/ˈɪnbɹɛd/
Definition
adj. having a family history of a specific trait or behavior. It is often used to describe people who are very similar to each other because they come from the same family or group.
adj. having a family history of a specific trait or behavior. Often used to describe individuals who exhibit characteristics that are common within a specific lineage or social group.
Examples
“The family has a long history of inbred traits.”
“The small village was known for its inbred traditions, which had remained unchanged for centuries.”
“Sociologists often study inbred social networks to understand how certain behaviors and values are passed down through generations without significant external influence.”
Examples
simple
“The family has a long history of inbred traits.”
contextual
“The small village was known for its inbred traditions, which had remained unchanged for centuries.”
complex
“Sociologists often study inbred social networks to understand how certain behaviors and values are passed down through generations without significant external influence.”
Real-World Examples
“His focus is less on the "how" of spider reproduction and more on the "who." That is, are these hidden, immovable groups of spiders genetically diverse, or are they horrifically inbred?” “At the same time, the results may offer hope for endangered species with small or highly inbred populations.” Etymology
From the past participle of inbreed, equivalent to in- + bred.
From inbreed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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