Adoptive

Pronunciation: /əˈdɑːptɪv/

Definitions of adoptive

adjective relating to or involving adoption

Example Sentences

A1 She has an adoptive family who loves her very much.

A2 The adoptive parents were overjoyed to welcome their new child into their home.

B1 The adoptive process can be lengthy and complex, but it is worth it in the end.

B2 The adoptive mother had always dreamed of having a big family.

C1 The adoptive father worked tirelessly to provide for his children.

C2 The adoptive family went above and beyond to make their child feel loved and supported.

Examples of adoptive in a Sentence

formal The couple decided to start the process of becoming adoptive parents.

informal My friend's adoptive sister is coming to visit next week.

slang She's like my adoptive mom, always looking out for me.

figurative The new CEO took on an adoptive approach to managing the company.

Grammatical Forms of adoptive

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

Origin and Evolution of adoptive

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adoptive' originated from the Latin word 'adoptivus', which is derived from the verb 'adoptare' meaning 'to choose for oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'adoptive' referred to the act of legally taking another's child as one's own. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass the concept of choosing or accepting something as if it were one's own, such as an adoptive parent or adoptive family.