hybrid
Etymology

Known in English since 1601, but rare before c.1850. From Latin hybrida, a variant of hibrida.

Pronunciation
  • enPR: hī'brĭd, IPA: /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/
Noun

hybrid (plural hybrids)

  1. (biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
  2. Something of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.
    1. (linguistics) A word whose elements are derived from different languages.
    2. A hybrid vehicle (especially a car), one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).
      All our family drive hybrids because they're greener.
    3. (cycling) A bicycle that is a compromise between a road bike and a mountain bike.
    4. (golf) A golf club that combines the characteristics of an iron and a wood.
    5. An electronic circuit constructed of individual devices bonded to a substrate or PCB.
    6. A computer that is part analog computer and part digital computer.
Synonyms Translations Translations Translations Translations
  • German: Hybridfahrzeug
  • Portuguese: híbrido
Adjective

hybrid

  1. Consisting of diverse components.
    a hybrid mix of jazz and punk
  2. (of a car) Running on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).
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