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breeding
Definition
Breeding is when two animals or plants have babies.
The babies are called offspring.
Offspring inherit traits from their parents. These traits can be physical, like fur colour, or behavioural, like how to climb trees.
How can the word be used?
The farmer is breeding prize-winning pigs.
Different forms of the word
Noun:
breeding (the act of breeding animals or plants).
breeding (the qualities or characteristics that are passed on from parents to offspring).
Adjective:
well-bred (behaving or having the qualities of a well-bred person).
Verb:
to breed (to produce offspring).
Etymology
The word "breeding" has an interesting etymology. It comes from the Old English word "breedan," which means "to bring forth offspring." The Old English word "breedan" is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word "brugjan," which also means "to bring forth offspring.".
Question
What does a dog breeder need to think about?