English · Word Candidate

breeding

/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: breedings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Propagation of offspring through sexual reproduction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự sinh sản của con cái qua sinh sản hữu tính

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Noun

Examples

In analysing the ecological conditions of an animal population we have above all to focus our attention upon the most sensitive stages within the life cycle of the animal, that is, the period of breeding and larval development.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of insemination by natural or artificial means.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động thụ tinh bằng phương pháp tự nhiên hoặc nhân tạo

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, relating to or used for breeding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến hoặc dùng cho sinh sản

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Adjective

Examples

Your toothbrush is a breeding ground for bacteria.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “breeding” mean?

Propagation of offspring through sexual reproduction.

Is “breeding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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