adoptian

adjective

adop·​tian ə-ˈdäp-shən 

sometimes capitalized

: of, relating to, or forming the doctrine of adoptionism

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin adoptianus, from Latin adoptare + -ianus -ian

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for adoptian

• adoption
• option