adoptable

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.

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    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

      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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