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What is another word for Adoptable? – 315 Adoptable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adoptive available accessible acquirable obtainable procurable attainable reachable approachable acceptable suitable fitting proper eligible qualified capable competent fitting desirable preferable acceptable viable workable serviceable usable ready prepared willing eager inclined disposed prone likely probable possible open hospitable receptive welcoming favorable advantageous beneficial profitable gainful useful valuable worthy meritorious laudable commendable praiseworthy creditable honorable respectable estimable admirable available for adoption ready for adoption

    Meaning of Adoptable

    The primary meaning of the word "Adoptable" is related to something or someone that can be adopted.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, "adoptable" refers to a person, especially a child, or an animal that is available or suitable for adoption.
    • * It can also describe something that can be taken or accepted as one's own.

    Etymology of Adoptable

    The word "adoptable" originates from the verb "adopt," which comes from the Latin "adoptare," meaning "to take as one's own" or "to choose for oneself."
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking something or someone as one's own, and the adjective "adoptable" has been used to describe something or someone that can be adopted since the 17th century.

    Example Uses

    • The animal shelter had many adoptable dogs and cats waiting for a new home.
    • * The company's adoptable technology made it easy for other businesses to integrate their systems.
    • * The new policy made it easier for families to adopt adoptable children from other countries.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unadoptable unavailable inaccessible unattainable unapproachable unacceptable unsuitable unfit improper ineligible unqualified incompetent unworthy unmeritorious unlaudable uncommendable unpraiseworthy uncreditable dishonorable disreputable unrespectable unestimable unadmirable unready unprepared unwilling unenthusiastic undisposed unlikely improbable impossible closed unwelcoming unresponsive unfavorable unadvantageous unbeneficial unprofitable ungainful useless worthless unworthy unsuitable for adoption not ready for adoption