| 释义 |
adop·tive
\-ptiv, -ēv also -əv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French adoptif, from Latin adoptivus, from adoptare to adopt + -ivus -ive — more at adopt
1. : of or relating to adoption
2. : made or acquired by adoption
< an adoptive father >
< an adoptive country >
3. : tending or inclined to adopt
< a gentle adoptive matron >
• adop·tive·ly \-tə̇vlē, -li\ adverb |