blending inheritance

blend·ing inheritance

(blĕn′dĭng)

n.

The discredited theory that inheritance of traits from two parents produces offspring with characteristics that are intermediate between those of the parents.

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blend′ing inher′itance

n.

inheritance in which contrasting parental characters appear as a blend in the offspring.

[1920–25]

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