An organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock, especially the offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties, species, or races.

The mule is a hybrid of a donkey and a horse.

A thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture.

The car is a hybrid of traditional gasoline and electric power.

A word formed by combining elements from different languages.

The word 'television' is a hybrid, combining Greek and Latin roots.

A motor vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, using both as power sources.

Many drivers are switching to hybrids to reduce their carbon footprint.

hybridadjective

Of mixed origin or composition, combining elements from different sources.

The hybrid vehicle uses both gasoline and electric power to operate efficiently.

Having characteristics of two different types or systems.

The hybrid approach to education combines online learning with traditional classroom instruction.