Adoptee

Pronunciation: /əˈdɑpti/

Definitions of adoptee

noun an individual who has been legally taken into another family as a child

Example Sentences

A1 The adoptee was welcomed into their new family with open arms.

A2 The adoptee had a difficult time adjusting to their new surroundings.

B1 The adoptee was curious about their biological parents.

B2 The adoptee decided to search for information about their heritage.

C1 The adoptee struggled with feelings of abandonment and identity.

C2 The adoptee found solace in connecting with other adoptees who shared similar experiences.

Examples of adoptee in a Sentence

formal The adoptee was thrilled to finally meet their biological parents.

informal The adoptee couldn't believe they had siblings they never knew about!

slang The adoptee was stoked to find out they were related to a famous celebrity.

figurative The adoptee felt like a puzzle piece that finally found its place in the family.

Grammatical Forms of adoptee

• past tense: adopted
• plural: adoptees
• comparative: more adoptive
• superlative: most adoptive
• present tense: adopts
• future tense: will adopt
• perfect tense: have adopted
• continuous tense: is adopting
• singular: adoptee
• positive degree: adoptee
• infinitive: to adopt
• gerund: adopting
• participle: adopting

Origin and Evolution of adoptee

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adoptee' originated from the verb 'adopt', which comes from the Latin word 'adoptare' meaning 'to choose for oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of legal adoption, the term 'adoptee' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of being chosen or accepted as part of a group or family.