adjective

adoptive

adoptive

Her adoptive parents are very loving.

Her adoptive parents are very loving.

((adoptive + noun)) related by adoption Her adoptive family lives in another state.

Synonyms: foster (though distinct); Antonyms: biological, birth

From the verb 'adopt' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive', as seen in words like 'creative' or 'active'.

The suffix '-ive' often means 'tending to' or 'related to'. So, 'adoptive' is related to the act of adopting.

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