linebreeding

[ lahyn-bree-ding ]
/ ˈlaɪnˌbri dɪŋ /

noun Genetics.

a form of inbreeding directed toward keeping the offspring closely related to a superior ancestor.

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Origin of linebreeding

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; line1 + breeding

Words nearby linebreeding

linearize, lineate, lineation, linebacker, linebred, linebreeding, linecaster, linecasting, lineker, lineman, lineman's pliers
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British Dictionary definitions for line breeding

line breeding

noun

selective inbreeding that produces individuals possessing one or more of the favourable characteristics of their common ancestor
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