Adoptions

Pronunciation: /əˈdɑpʃənz/

Definitions of adoptions

noun the act of choosing or taking on something as one's own

Example Sentences

A1 Adoptions of pets from shelters can bring joy to families.

A2 International adoptions can be a complex process involving legal paperwork.

B1 The government is promoting adoptions of renewable energy sources.

B2 The company saw an increase in adoptions of their new software after the marketing campaign.

C1 The adoptions of new policies by the board of directors were met with mixed reactions from employees.

C2 The adoptions of cutting-edge technology have propelled the company to the forefront of the industry.

Examples of adoptions in a Sentence

formal The number of adoptions in the country has been steadily increasing over the years.

informal Have you heard about the Smiths' recent adoption of a baby girl?

slang I heard they're planning to do a pet adoption event at the shelter next weekend.

figurative The adoption of new technology in the workplace has greatly improved efficiency.

Grammatical Forms of adoptions

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

Origin and Evolution of adoptions

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adoptions' originated from the Latin word 'adoptare', which means to choose or select as one's own.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'adoptions' has shifted from a legal process of taking on a child as one's own to also include the act of choosing or accepting something as one's own, such as a belief or practice.