outmate

English

verb
Definitions
  • (zoology) To mate with an individual who is not part of one's immediate social group.
  • (zoology) To surpass in finding mates; to outbreed.
  • (transitive) To outmatch.

Etymology

Prefix from English mate (companion, colleague, comrade).

Origin

English

mate

Gloss

companion, colleague, comrade

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