adoptive
adjective
Simple meaning
Related to the act of accepting with approval.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈdɑptɪv
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Definition
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adjective
Pertaining to adoption.
Related through adoption.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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A person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child.
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A person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child.
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