Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > H Synonyms of heterosis Find synonyms for: Noun 1. heterosis, hybrid vigor, tendency, inclination usage: (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of heterosis (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: deracinate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language