adoptive
/əˈdɑptɪv/
adjective
- Related to adoption; describing a parent or family that has adopted a child.
- He grew up in an adoptive home and felt very loved.
- Her adoptive parents have always supported her dreams.
- The adoptive family welcomed the child with open arms.
- Having the role or characteristics of someone who adopts; taking on a parental role through adoption.
- They are an adoptive couple waiting to be matched with a child.
- The adoptive father read bedtime stories every night.
- The adoptive mother attended all of her son's soccer games.
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