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adoption
noun
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- DOPTIO
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈdɑp.ʃən
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source
“the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent”
noun
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
“its adoption by society”
noun
a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)
In context
Example Sentences
the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
its adoption by society
the proposal found wide acceptance
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