Adoption Definition & Meaning
adoption
- noun
- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
- 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)
- the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
"Adoption" in song lyrics
See how adoption is used in real songs:
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"Leave her up to D I F A S to put up for adoption"
Culture VI — Poisoned Fetus -
"Little kids were put up for adoption"
Edan — Syllable Practice (Original) -
"Imagine being forced to put your daughter up for adoption"
Jin f/ L.T. — Same Cry
Words that rhyme with adoption
Usage tips for "adoption"
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- What does adoption mean?
- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" 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) the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
- What part of speech is adoption?
- Adoption is a noun.
- How many definitions does adoption have?
- Adoption has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).