Adoptive Meaning

/əˈdɒptɪv/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjRelated through adoption.

adjPertaining to adoption.

Her adoptive parents are much kinder to her than her birth parents ever were.
Tom's adoptive parents are much kinder to him than his birth parents ever were.
Sami started to open up more to his adoptive parents.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ parents attended a workshop to support their child's transition.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ____ parents provided her with a loving and supportive home.

Etymology tree English adopt Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English adoptive From adopt + -ive.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ parents attended a workshop to support their child's transition.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ____ parents provided her with a loving and supportive home.

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