linebreeding

American  

[lahyn-bree-ding] / ˈlaɪnˌbri dɪŋ /

noun

Genetics.

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

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Etymology

Origin of linebreeding

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; line ¹ + breeding

Example Sentences

In animal breeding, techniques such as inbreeding, linebreeding, and outcrossing are utilized.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

In addition, these outside introductions helped avoid problems sometimes uncovered by linebreeding.

From Time Magazine Archive

Incidentally, he began mating cattle in accordance with his theory of linebreeding not a "few years before," but 48 years before, in 1830.

From Time Magazine Archive