Hybridism
/ˈhaɪ.brɪ.dɪ.zəm/noun
The condition, practice, or theory of producing hybrids or combining unlike elements.
Did you know?The word hybrid ultimately comes from Latin hybrida, meaning an offspring of mixed parentage, although its deeper origin remains uncertain and is not securely connected to Greek hubris.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Latin
Latin
hybrida
“An offspring of mixed parentage or mixed stock; the precise origin of the term is uncertain.”
16th Century
Latin
hybridus
“Pertaining to mixed parentage or mixed origin.”
17th Century
English
hybrid
“An organism produced from parents of different species, varieties, or breeds.”
19th Century
English
hybridism
“The condition or practice of producing hybrids; later, the combination of unlike elements.”
Modern English
English
hybridism
“The state, process, or theory of hybridization or mixture across distinct types.”