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adoptable

[uh-dop-tuh-buhl]

adjective

  1. capable of being adopted; suitable or eligible for adoption.

    an adoptable child; a resolution found to be adoptable.



noun

  1. a child who is considered suitable for adoption.

    fewer adoptables than in previous years.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • adoptability noun
  • nonadoptable adjective
  • unadoptable adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of adoptable1

First recorded in 1835–45; adopt + -able
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Example Sentences

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The lack of animal medical care has led to overcrowded shelters, a rise in pet illnesses and an increasing rate of adoptable animals being euthanized, according to the survey.

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But in some cases of unadopted developments, the value of the bond is not enough to cover the cost of extensive repair works needed to bring it to an adoptable standard.

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Do you feel like “Puppy Bowl” has impacted the public’s perception of what dogs are “more” or “less” adoptable?

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All adoptable animals that were there before the fire were moved — to shelters in Sacramento, Santa Barbara, San Diego and other cities — to make way for the fire refugees.

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Galaxy's concern is that the label could make some kittens and cats less adoptable.

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