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Meaning of adoption
The act of taking something as one's own.
Etymology of adoption
The word "adoption" comes from the Old French "adoption", which is derived from the Latin "adoptio", meaning "a taking to oneself".
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of taking a child as one's own, but its usage has expanded to include the adoption of ideas, practices, and technologies.
Synonyms
acceptance
acquiring
accession
assumption
taking on
fostering
raising
rearing
nurturing
guardianship
care
custody
patronage
sponsorship
support
embracing
Endorsement
ratification
validation
sanction
approval
authorization
legitimization
recognition
affirmation
accreditation
certification
naturalization
legitimatization
Definitions
- The act of taking someone or something as one's own, such as a child or an idea.
- * The act of accepting or approving something, such as a proposal or a standard.
Usage Examples
- The family decided to pursue adoption after struggling with infertility.
- * The company's adoption of new technology led to significant improvements in efficiency.
Antonyms
rejection
refusal
dismissal
denial
abandonment
relinquishment
surrender
forsaking
repudiation
renunciation
abdication
rejection
exclusion
expulsion
removal
elimination
omission
termination
cancellation
revocation
nullification
avoidance
evasion