Breeding Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Breeding

Meaning 1 : the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization

Meaning 2 : producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring

    Example : the breeding population,retained a few bulls for breeding purposes

Meaning 3 : helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

    Synonyms : bringing up,  fosterage,  fostering,  nurture,  raising,  rearing,  upbringing
Meaning 4 : elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

    Synonyms : genteelness,  gentility
Meaning 5 : the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)

    Example : a woman of breeding and refinement

    Synonyms : education,  training
Meaning 6 : the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

    Synonyms : facts of life,  procreation,  reproduction


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