hybrid
Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪ.brɪd]
Context: "biology"
(noun) a living thing that is made from two different types of parents. It can be like when a dog and a wolf have puppies together, and those puppies are a mix of both.
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The gardener showed us a hybrid flower that is beautiful because it combines colors from two different plants.
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This plant does not look like a hybrid; it is clearly from just one type of species.
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Can you tell me how hybrids are created in nature?
Context: "technology"
(noun) a machine or system that combines two different types of power or technologies. For example, a car that uses both gasoline and electricity to run.
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My uncle drives a hybrid car that saves fuel and is better for the environment.
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That vehicle is not a hybrid; it only runs on gasoline.
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What are the benefits of using a hybrid vehicle?
Context: "combination"
(adjective) describing something that is made from two different parts or ideas. Like when you have a mix of two flavors, it's called hybrid because it combines them.
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She created a hybrid recipe that uses both Italian and Mexican ingredients to make a delicious dish.
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This is not a hybrid design; it is purely traditional and does not mix styles.
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What makes this artwork a hybrid piece?