adoptive
Translation
adoptive
Examples
Her adoptive parents are very loving.
Her adoptive parents are very loving.
Grammar Patterns
((adoptive + noun)) related by adoption Her adoptive family lives in another state.
Similar Words
Synonyms: foster (though distinct); Antonyms: biological, birth
Etymology
From the verb 'adopt' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive', as seen in words like 'creative' or 'active'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ive' often means 'tending to' or 'related to'. So, 'adoptive' is related to the act of adopting.