ADOPTIVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

of parents and children; related by adoption

Example: adoptive parents

Synonyms

Adopted, Adoptive

Antonyms

Biological, Native

🔗 Related Words

adopt – A related word in the same word family.

ive – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.

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