adoptive
adjective/əˈdɑptɪv/
Frequency rank: #10,346 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the act of adoption; having taken on a role or relationship through adoption rather than by birth.
Example sentence
She felt deep gratitude toward her adoptive parents, who raised her with love and care.
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