adoptable

Meanings

• The act of taking or receiving something, especially a child, as one's own.

  - "They adopted a baby boy."
  - "After her parents passed away, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle."

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Rhymes

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adoptable , uncontrollable , controllable , observable , edible , unpredictable

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Homophones

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1. Had opted, Had adopted, Hadnot opted, Hadnot adopted
   

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Variants

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adopt , adoptabilities , adoptability , adoptable , adopted , adopter , adopters , adopting , adopts

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Forms

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adopt, adopted, adoptable

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Etymology

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From Old French 'adoptar', meaning 'to take to oneself' or 'to take as one's own'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foster care: A system of providing temporary care for children who cannot live with their birth parents. Foster care is typically provided by licensed foster parents who receive training and support from social service agencies.

2. Orphanages: Institutional facilities that provide care and shelter for children who have been orphaned or separated from their families. Orphanages typically provide a range of services including education, health care, nutrition, and socialization. Orphanages may be operated by government agencies, religious organizations, or non-governmental organizations.

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Culture

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Adoption has a rich cultural history. In many societies, adoption was a common practice used to address various family situations. For example, in ancient China, adoption was used to perpetuate family lineages, to care for orphans, and to provide a legitimate heir for childless families. Similarly, in ancient Rome, adoption was used to perpetuate family fortunes, to care for orphans, and to provide a legitimate heir for childless families. Today, adoption continues to be an important practice used to build families and to care for children in need.

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