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adoptive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈdɑptɪv/ · UK /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive means: Related as family because a child legally became part of the family.

adjective

ADOPTED FAMILYB2

Related as family because a child legally became part of the family.

  • Her adoptive parents live nearby.
  • He grew up with an adoptive brother.
  • The child soon trusted her adoptive father.

Opposites: biological

Common phrases: adoptive parents, adoptive mother, adoptive family

ADOPTION RELATEDC1

Connected with legally taking a child into a family as your own.

  • The court approved the adoptive placement.
  • The report describes the child's adoptive status.
  • These services support successful adoptive arrangements.

Common phrases: adoptive placement, adoptive relationship, adoptive status

Questions about adoptive

What does adoptive mean?

Related as family because a child legally became part of the family.

What is adoptive in other languages?

Türkçe: evlat edinen · Español: adoptivo · Français: adoptif · Deutsch: Adoptiv- · Italiano: adottivo · 日本語: 養子縁組による

How do you pronounce adoptive?

In American English /əˈdɑptɪv/; in British English /əˈdɒptɪv/.

How do you use adoptive in a sentence?

Her adoptive parents live nearby. He grew up with an adoptive brother.

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