adoptable

English

Etymology

From adopt +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

adoptable (comparative more adoptable, superlative most adoptable)

  1. Able to be adopted.
    Only after reaching three weeks of age are the infants considered adoptable.
  2. Desirable to adopt.
    Personability and youthful vigor make this puppy highly adoptable.

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

adoptable (plural adoptables)

  1. A person or animal that is eligible to be adopted.
  2. (online gaming) A unique creature for a user to adopt.
  3. (art) A character designed by an artist that one can claim ownership of.
    Alternative form: (informal) adopt

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French

Etymology

From adopter +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

adoptable (plural adoptables)

  1. adoptable

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Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /adobˈtable/ [a.ð̞oβ̞ˈt̪a.β̞le]
  • Rhymes: -able
  • Syllabification: a‧dop‧ta‧ble

Adjective

adoptable m or f (masculine and feminine plural adoptables)

  1. adoptable

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