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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

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. 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.

3. www.caranddriver.com › what-is-hybrid-carWhat Is a Hybrid Car and How Do They Work? - Car and Driver

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   Feb 5, 2024 · What Is a Hybrid? A hybrid automobile is one that uses both an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor for propulsion, but the only fuel you'll put in is gasoline. (Diesel hybrids do...

4. www.caranddriver.com › rankings › best-hybrid-carsBest Hybrid Cars for 2024 and 2025, Tested - Car and Driver

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   We've ranked the best hybrid cars based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take...

5. www.autotrader.ca › best-hybrids-to-buy-in-2024Best Hybrids to Buy in 2024 | AutoTrader.ca

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Considering a hybrid but don't know where to start? Our experts vote on the best ones available. Since the first modern gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles appeared in the late 1990s, they’ve enabled more efficient driving without requiring a drastic lifestyle change.

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

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   something that is a combination of two different things, so it has qualities relating to both of them: a hybrid car / vehicle / engine. Under the hybrid plan, the employee contributes payments to his retirement fund along with the government.

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

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   a person or group of persons produced by the interaction or crossbreeding of two unlike cultures, traditions, etc. anything derived from heterogeneous sources, or composed of elements of different or incongruous kinds: a hybrid of the academic and business worlds.

8. www.autotrader.ca › editorial › 20240419Best Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles to Consider in Canada ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are an excellent option for drivers who want some of the emissions-free benefits of an electric vehicle (EV) without sacrificing the convenience of a gas-powered car.