blooded
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of pure or unmixed breed or ancestry: Describes an animal, especially livestock or horses, that is of a pure breed without crossbreeding.
- Having a specific type of blood or temperament: Used in combination with other words (e.g., cold-blooded, warm-blooded) to describe physiological or temperamental characteristics.
Usage and Examples
- As an adjective describing pure breed:
- The rancher raised only blooded cattle to maintain the quality of the herd.
- She purchased a blooded mare for the breeding program.
- As part of a compound adjective describing temperament/physiology:
- Reptiles are cold-blooded animals. (Note: This is a compound word. The core adjective 'blooded' is used here in combination.)
- The hot-blooded young man was quick to argue.
Advanced Usage and Notes
- The adjective 'blooded' is rarely used alone in modern English. Its primary standalone use is in the context of animal husbandry and breeding.
- It is most commonly encountered as the second element in compound adjectives. In such compounds, the meaning of 'blooded' shifts from "ancestry" to "having a specified kind of blood or nature."
Variants and Related Words
- Full-blooded: (adj) Of pure or unmixed ancestry; also meaning vigorous or passionate.
- He is a full-blooded supporter of the cause.
- Cold-blooded: (adj) Having a body temperature that varies with the environment (zoology); or acting without emotion or mercy.
- Warm-blooded: (adj) Maintaining a constant body temperature independently of the environment (zoology).
- Hot-blooded: (adj) Easily excited or aroused; passionate.
- Red-blooded: (adj) Vigorous, hearty, and masculine (often used in a stereotypical way).
Synonyms
- Purebred: (adj) Bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
- Thoroughbred: (adj, n) (Of an animal, especially a horse) of pure breed, typically bred for racing.
Important Distinction
- 'Blooded' vs. 'Bloody': These are distinct words. 'Bloody' is primarily an adjective meaning "covered with or containing blood," or an intensifier in British English (e.g., ). 'Blooded' specifically relates to lineage or type.
Adjective
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of unmixed ancestry
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full-blooded Native American
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blooded Jersies
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