1. plural of inbreeding; the breeding of closely related individuals, especially animals or plants, over successive generations
Usage: commonly used in genetics, agriculture, and animal husbandry
2. plural of inbreeding; the result or consequences of breeding closely related individuals, such as reduced genetic diversity or inherited disorders
Usage: used in scientific and medical contexts

Examples

• The researchers studied multiple inbreedings in the laboratory mouse population to understand genetic effects.
• Repeated inbreedings in the dog breed led to increased susceptibility to hereditary diseases.
• Conservation programs sometimes avoid inbreedings to maintain genetic diversity in endangered species.
• The farmer documented several inbreedings of the cattle herd over five generations.
• Inbreedings can result in the expression of recessive genetic traits.
• Geneticists analyze the consequences of inbreedings to predict offspring health outcomes.