HETEROSIS

heterosis, hybrid vigor

(noun) (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

heterosis (countable and uncountable, plural heteroses)

(genetics) The tendency of cross-breeding to produce an animal or plant with a greater hardiness than its parents; hybrid vigour

Anagrams

• isotheres, otherises, theorises

Source: Wiktionary


Het`e*ro"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.)

Definition: A figure of speech by which one form of a noun, verb, or pronoun, and the like, is used for another, as in the sentence: "What is life to such as me" Aytoun.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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