ADOPTIVE


Meaning of ADOPTIVE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ə - ' däp-tiv

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : made or acquired by adoption <the adoptive father>

2 : of or relating to adoption

– adop · tive · ly adverb

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