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

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

   • English (US)

     HYBRID meaning: 1. a plant or animal that has been produced...

   • Znaczenie Hybrid, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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   • Hybrid: Russian Translation

     HYBRID translate: гибрид , что-либо составленное из...

   • Hybrid: Malay Translation

     HYBRID translate: hibrid, hibrid, hibrid. Learn more in the...

   • Hybrid: Indonesian Translation

     HYBRID translate: hibrida, hibrid, gabungan, kendaraan...

   • Hybrid: Thai Translation

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   • Hybrid: Polish Translation

     hybrid translate: krzyżówka, skrzyżowanie, hybryda,...

   • Hybrid Spanish Translation

     HYBRID translate: híbrido, híbrido, híbrido, híbrido,...

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

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   The meaning of HYBRID is an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera. How to use hybrid in a sentence.

5. 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.

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › hybridHYBRID - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Learn the meaning of hybrid as an animal, plant, or car that is a mixture of two different things. Find out how to use hybrid in a sentence and how to say it in different languages.

8. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › hybridHYBRID | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Hybrid can mean a plant or animal that is produced from two different types, or something that is made using ideas or parts from two different things. Learn more about hybrid and see translations in different languages.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › hybridHybrid Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Learn the various meanings of the word hybrid, from biology to linguistics to automotive. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples and related words for hybrid.