Meaning
The act of adopting.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from French adoption, from Latin adoptio, allied to adoptare (“to adopt”). Equivalent to adopt + -ion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acceptanceacceptationespousalborrowingacculturationadmissionamericanizationaffiliationappropriationarrogation
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: