ASSORTATIVE MATING
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Assortative Mating.
Definitions
Assortative Mating - as a noun
Mating of individuals having more traits in common than likely in random mating
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Example Sentences
"Some studies have suggested that assortative mating plays a role in the evolution of certain traits."
"The phenomenon of assortative mating has been observed in various species, including birds and primates."
"Research has shown that educational assortative mating is increasing in many countries."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- assonated
- assonates
- assonating
- assort
- assortative
- Assortative Mating
- assortatively
- assorted
- assortedness
- assortednesses
- assorter