Adoptive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈdɒptɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Adoptive is an adjective meaning Related through adoption.
Meaning
Related through adoption.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to adoption.
Example Sentences
My adoptive parents recently got to know my biological parents.
Synonyms for adoptive
Depending on context, synonyms include surrogate, adopted, foster.
Antonyms for adoptive
Common opposites include biological, blood, native.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foster, surrogate, adopted, adopter, adoption, nonbiological.
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