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ADOPTIVE

\ɐdˈɒptɪv], \ɐdˈɒptɪv], \ɐ_d_ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of ADOPTIVE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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of parents and children; related by adoption; "adoptive parents"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

of parents and children; related by adoption; "adoptive parents"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Pertaining or tending to adoption.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

That adopts, or that is adopted.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

That adopts.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

He that is adopted by another; he that adopts another.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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