What does cross-fertilise mean?
Definitions for cross-fertilise
cross-fer·tilise
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Princeton's WordNet
cross-fertilize, cross-fertiliseverb
undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile
cross-fertilize, cross-fertiliseverb
cause to undergo cross-fertilization
"Mendel cross-fertilized different kinds of beans"
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cross-fertilise
Cross-fertilise refers to the act of combining or exchange different theories, ideas, or methods from different fields, sectors or disciplines in order to produce something new, innovative and more effective. It's all about the collaboration of different ideas to bring about new creativity or innovation. It can also refer in a biological context to the fertilisation of plant or animal by the fusion of male and female gametes from different individuals.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-fertilise in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-fertilise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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