adopted

adjective

adopt·​ed ə-ˈdäp-təd How to pronounce adopted (audio)
: having been adopted: such as
a
of a child : legally made the son or daughter of someone other than a biological parent
He introduced us to his adopted daughter.
b
: used or chosen in place of or in preference to an original
an adopted name
her adopted home/country

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The nullification of the three adopted RMPs follows a similar fate of the controversial Rock Springs RMP in southwest Wyoming. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025 Rare film footage, costumes, shoes, props, papers and other Joffrey goodies are making their way across the country for a three-month stay, marking the company’s 70th anniversary and 30th year in its adopted home. Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 According to the village's 2025 adopted budget, the village manager's salary is $113,506. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The Amazon founder was previously married to Mackenzie Scott from 1993 to 2019, and the couple share three sons and an adopted daughter. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adopted

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adopt

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adopted was in the 15th century

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“Adopted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adopted. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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