adoptive
Translation
adoptive
Examples
Her adoptive parents are very kind.
Her adoptive parents are very kind.
He loves his adoptive country.
He loves his adoptive country.
Grammar Patterns
((adoptive + noun)) related by adoption She has a strong bond with her adoptive family.
Similar Words
Related: foster; Antonyms: biological, birth
Etymology
From 'adopt' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'.
Memory Tips
The '-ive' suffix turns the verb into an adjective describing the relationship created by adoption, e.g., 'adoptive parents'.