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   hybrid

   /ˈhʌɪbrɪd/

   noun

   • 1. the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule (a hybrid of a donkey and a horse): "the bird was a hybrid of a goose and a swan"
   • 2. a thing made by combining two different elements: "jungle is a hybrid of reggae and house music"
   • ▪ a word formed from elements taken from different languages, for example television (tele- from Greek, vision from Latin).
   • ▪ a car with a petrol engine and an electric motor, each of which can propel it.

   adjective

   • 1. bred as a hybrid from different species or varieties: "a hybrid variety"
   • 2. of mixed character; composed of different elements: "Mexico's hybrid post-conquest culture"
   • ▪ (of a motor vehicle) having both a petrol engine and an electric motor, each of which can propel it: "these hybrid cars can be driven over short distances in electric-only mode"
   • ▪ involving a mixture of work or study conducted in the usual location and from home, making use of communications technology: "there are concerns that shifting to hybrid working may only benefit those with office jobs"

   Word Origin early 17th century (as a noun): from Latin hybrida ‘offspring of a tame sow and wild boar, child of a freeman and slave, etc.’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hybridism noun
   • 2. hybridity noun

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   Is a hybrid a gas or electric car?

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   What is the difference between a hybrid and a PHEV?

   • To confirm the lingo: ‘Hybrid’ refers to a standard hybrid, and ‘PHEV’ refers to a plug-in hybrid. In a PHEV, upgrades and hardware additions expand on the capabilities of the hybrid system, unlocking further benefits that we’ll cover below.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hybridHybrid Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera. a hybrid of two roses. 2. : a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions. 3. a. : something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite. hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHYBRID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of hybrid as a noun, adjective and vehicle in English. Find out how to use hybrid in different contexts, such as biology, genetics, music and internet.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hybridHYBRID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a vehicle with an engine that uses both gas and another type of energy, usually electricity: Most car manufacturers now offer hybrids. (also hybrid bike)

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7. www.dictionary.com › browse › hybridHYBRID Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Hybrid is a noun that refers to the offspring of two different animals, plants, or cultures, or a word composed of elements from different languages. It can also be an adjective that describes something powered by more than one source of energy, or a vehicle that combines an internal-combustion engine with an electric motor.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hybridHybrid - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A hybrid is a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both — like the rare zedonk, a hybrid of a donkey and a zebra.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › hybridHybrid - definition of hybrid by The Free Dictionary

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   A hybrid is something of mixed origin or composition, such as a word, a plant, an animal, or a vehicle. Learn the different meanings and uses of hybrid in biology, linguistics, automotive engineering, and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHYBRID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Learn the meaning of hybrid as an animal, plant, or vehicle that is a mixture of different species, breeds, or sources. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of hybrid in various contexts.