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Meaning of Adoptive
Relating to adoption or the process of adopting a child.
Definitions
- Relating to or involved in the process of adoption, especially of a child.
- * Relating to or characteristic of parents who have adopted a child.
Etymology of Adoptive
The word "adoptive" comes from the Latin "adoptare," which means to choose or select, and the suffix "-ive," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship or a process.
Historically, the term has been used to describe the relationship between adoptive parents and their adopted children, highlighting the legal and emotional bonds formed through adoption.
Example Uses
- The adoptive parents loved their child as if she were their own biological daughter.
- * The adoptive family provided a stable and supportive environment for the child to grow and thrive.