verb
- to breed or cause to breed together (two different species, varieties, or types) to produce a hybrid
- to combine or blend different elements, styles, or systems together
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'hybridizes'; commonly used in biology and genetics
Usage: figurative or extended use
Examples
- The botanist hybridises different wheat varieties to create more disease-resistant crops.
- Scientists hybridise animal species in controlled laboratory settings to study genetic traits.
- The new architecture hybridises traditional and modern design elements.
- The musician hybridises jazz and classical music in her compositions.
- Researchers hybridise DNA samples to identify genetic similarities.
- The company hybridises online and offline retail strategies to reach more customers.