adoption
UK: əˈdɒpʃn | US: əˈdɑːpʃn
n. the act of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own
n. the act of accepting or starting to use something new (e.g., a policy, technology, or idea)
n. the process of formally approving or accepting a proposal or decision
adoption = ad<to> + opt<choose> + ion<noun suffix>
- ad (Latin prefix meaning "to" or "toward")
- opt (from Latin optare, meaning "to choose" or "desire")
- ion (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word "adoption" traces back to Latin adoptio, derived from adoptare ("to choose for oneself"). The prefix ad- emphasizes direction ("to"), while optare reflects the act of choosing. Over time, the term evolved in English to encompass both legal child-rearing and broader acceptance of ideas or practices, retaining its core sense of deliberate selection.
The couple celebrated the finalization of their child's adoption.
The rapid adoption of electric vehicles reflects growing environmental awareness.
The committee voted for the adoption of the new policy.
International adoption requires compliance with laws from multiple countries.
Early adoption of new technologies can give businesses a competitive edge.