Associations to the word «Assortative»

Wiktionary

ASSORTATIVE, adjective. Characterized by assorting.
ASSORTATIVE MATING, noun. (psychology) (genetics) Between males and females of a species, the mutual attraction or selection, for reproductive purposes, of individuals with similar characteristics.
ASSORTATIVE PAIRING, noun. Alternative term for assortative mating

Wise words

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