Adoptable

adj, noun

adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person or animal that is eligible to be adopted.
  2. 2
    A unique creature for a user to adopt. Internet
  3. 3
    A character designed by an artist that one can claim ownership of.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to be adopted.

    "Only after reaching three weeks of age are the infants considered adoptable."

  2. 2
    Desirable to adopt.

    "Personability and youthful vigor make this puppy highly adoptable."

Adjective
  1. 1
    suitable or eligible for adoption wordnet

Example

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"Only after reaching three weeks of age are the infants considered adoptable."

Etymology

From adopt + -able.

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