Definition of "hybrid" in English

noun

1. (biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

2. Something of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.

adjective

1. Of or composed of mixed origin or composition.

   • a hybrid mix of jazz and punk

2. Of a car, running on both fuel (gasoline or diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).

3. (animation) Involving both 2D and 3D animation.