Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adoptive

Adjective

/əˈdɒptɪv/

Definition

Relating to or characterized by adoption; the legal process of taking a child into one’s family and raising them as one’s own.

Examples

She felt an adoptive bond with her new son, even though he wasn’t her biological child.
The adoptive parents attended workshops to learn how to best support their child.
He was grateful for the love and care given by his adoptive family.

Meaning

The term ‘adoptive’ typically refers to individuals or environments that are associated with the act of adoption, especially concerning parents who have adopted children.