Definition of hybrid

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  • hybrid is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • hybrid is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • hybrid is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of hybrid

  • a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. loan-blend
    2. loanblend
  • produced by crossbreeding (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. intercrossed
  • (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cross
    2. crossbreed
  • a composite of mixed origin (noun)

    Examples

    1. the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices

See definition of hybrid in Merriam Webster