Cross Fertilization

Word CROSS FERTILIZATION
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What do we mean by cross fertilization?

Fertilization by the union of gametes from different individuals, sometimes of different varieties or species. noun

Mutual exchange, as between dissimilar concepts, cultures, or classifications, that enhances understanding or produces something beneficial. noun

In botany, the fertilization of the ovules of one flower by the pollen of another, on the same plant or on another plant of the same species. noun

In general, the sexual union of two germ-cells from two parent organisms, as contrasted with self-fertilization in plants and in some hermaphrodite animals. noun

Fertilization by the union of gametes of different plants (sometimes of different species). noun

The mutual exchange of ideas or concepts from different fields for mutual benefit. noun

Interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial noun

Fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species noun

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The word "cross-fertilization" in example sentences

Of course, no one can afford to forget that the history of cross-fertilization comes with a tragic world narrative following the course of empire building and genocide. ❋ G. Roger Denson (2011)

In the 1980s, the early years of the NAR, there was significant cross-fertilization between Reconstructionists and Pentecostalism. ❋ Julie Ingersoll (2011)

He noted that this is an example of cross-fertilization of ideas. ❋ Reporters Uncensored (2011)

Showing the worldwide reach and cross-fertilization of comics, Càmara and Durán's guide to Japanese-style comics was written and published in Spain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Whatever happens in those countries, the move will facilitate cross-fertilization among radical groups in Turkey. ❋ Soner Cagaptay (2011)

The performance of the international art markets over the last decade gives indication that a new breed of art collector and art institution ideologically nourished by decades of cultural cross-fertilization is now ready and patient enough to invest in underappreciated local productions. ❋ G. Roger Denson (2011)

"Cowboys & Aliens" has its own cross-fertilization. ❋ Don Steinberg (2011)

The Opportunity Collaboration is predicated on the powerful idea that out of fragmentation can come collaboration, from diversity can come unity and from cross-fertilization can come innovation. ❋ Jonathan Lewis (2011)

It was a vast and happy intermingling of nationalities that settled down in China in 1982 and the years that followed — a tremendous and successful experiment in cross-fertilization. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Hence the inclusion of a free industry panel discussion and an ambitious cross-fertilization of genres called "The Medium Formerly Known as Radio: The Evocative Power of Sound," a curated selection of "dramatic audio documentaries." ❋ Nicolas Rapold (2010)

Mark Shea points out the synergy that results from the cross-fertilization of cultures: ❋ M_francis (2009)

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