adopted
adjective
adopt·ed
ə-ˈdäp-təd 
: 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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About 20% were for a family’s new child, whether that is after giving birth or welcoming an adopted or foster child.
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Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023
The table below shows the proportion of the variation of adopted and biological children as explained by the variation of the parents.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2011
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Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023
The table below shows the proportion of the variation of adopted and biological children as explained by the variation of the parents.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2011
See all Example Sentences for adopted
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“Adopted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adopted. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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