Definition of Adoptive

1. Adjective. Of parents and children; related by adoption. "Adoptive parents"

Similar to: Foster, Surrogate
Derivative terms: Adopt
Antonyms: Biological

2. Adjective. Acquired as your own by free choice. "An adoptive country"
Exact synonyms: Adopted
Antonyms: Native
Derivative terms: Adopt

Definition of Adoptive

1. a. Pertaining to adoption; made or acquired by adoption; fitted to adopt; as, an adoptive father, an child; an adoptive language.

Definition of Adoptive

1. adoption [adj] - See also: adoption

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adoptive

adoptee
adoptees
adopter
adopter
adopters
adoptianism
adoptianisms
adopting
adoption
adoption
adoptionism
adoptionisms
adoptionist
adoptionists
adoptions
adoptive (current term)
adoptively
adoptive immunity
adoptive parent
adoptive transfer
adopts
adorabilities
adorability
adorable
adorableness
adorablenesses
adorably
adoral
adoration
adoration

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