English

Detailed Synonyms for adoption in English

adoption:

adoption [the ~] noun

  1. the adoption
    the habituation; the inurement; the adoption
  2. the adoption
    the application; the utilization; the implementation; the infliction; the use; the practice; the adoption; the administration; the practise; the utilisation
  3. the adoption
    the adoption; the adopting; the accepting
  4. the adoption
    the adoption
  5. the adoption
    – the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source 1
    the adoption; the borrowing
    – the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source 1
    • adoption [the ~] noun
    • borrowing [the ~] noun
      • the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent1
  6. the adoption
    – the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception 1
    the acceptance; the adoption; the acceptation; the espousal
    – the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception 1
  7. the adoption
    – 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) 1
    the adoption
    – 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) 1

Related Words for "adoption":

  • adoptions

Alternate Synonyms for "adoption":


Related Definitions for "adoption":

  1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source1
  2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception1
    • its adoption by society1
  3. 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)1