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# inbred

adjective (inbred); verb form (inbreed, inbred)

«inbred» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. Inbred describes animals or people whose parents are closely related, such as brother and sister or cousins; this can cause health problems.
2. Inbred also means natural and present since birth, like an inbred sense of fairness.
3. (rude) «Inbred» is used as an insult meaning stupid or narrow-minded; it is unkind.

### In the lessons

In science lessons, inbreeding reduces the variety of genes, so inbred animals, like some pedigree dogs, may get more illnesses. Zoos and farms avoid inbreeding. Most countries have laws against marrying very close relatives. As an insult it is hurtful and should not be used.

### Examples

- Inbred dogs may have breathing or hip problems.
- The tiny island population of wolves became inbred.
- Zoos swap animals to stop them becoming inbred.
- She has an inbred love of music.
- Calling people inbred is rude and unkind.
- Some royal families in the past were inbred.

### Note

Past form of «inbreed». The noun is inbreeding. The opposite in biology is outbred. Avoid using it as an insult.