adoptive
Definitions
Adjective
- Of parents and children; related by adoption
- Acquired as your own by free choice
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "adoptive".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | collective | 3 | 32 |
| 2 | selective | 3 | 18 |
| 3 | aggressive | 3 | 17 |
| 4 | successive | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | suggestive | 3 | 9 |
| 6 | offensive | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | supportive | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | attentive | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | oppressive | 3 | 4 |
| 10 | submissive | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | abortive | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | connective | 3 | 3 |
| 13 | conducive | 3 | 2 |
| 14 | subversive | 3 | 2 |
| 15 | abusive | 3 | 1 |
| 16 | obsessive | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | abrasive | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | adaptive | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | addictive | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | affective | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | appointive | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | assaultive | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | combative | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | regressive | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "adoptive".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | native | 2 | 46 |
| 2 | adopted | 3 | 45 |
| 3 | motive | 2 | 22 |
| 4 | adopt | 2 | 13 |
| 5 | adoption | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | adopting | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | radioactive | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | captive | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | additive | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | abortive | 3 | 3 |
| 11 | captives | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | adopts | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | adaptive | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | adopter | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | adoptee | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | adopters | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | adoptees | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | dottie | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | dostie | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | aptiva | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "adoptive" in a sentence.
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Words that often precede the term "adoptive" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "adoptive" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "adoptive".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | adaptive | 3 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 24
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Kin-First Approach Improves Experiences of Children in Adoptive Families
Nov 12, 2025 California Courts Newsroom (.gov)
Nov 12, 2025 California Courts Newsroom (.gov)
My adoptive father taught me the meaning of family: Alan Cobb
Jun 21, 2026 The Topeka Capital-Journal
Jun 21, 2026 The Topeka Capital-Journal
‘Family Stepping Up for Family’ event supports adoptive families in Trumbull County
May 11, 2026 WKBN.com
May 11, 2026 WKBN.com
Harris Bill Strengthens Support for Adoptive Families
Dec 30, 2025 Oklahoma House of Representatives (.gov)
Dec 30, 2025 Oklahoma House of Representatives (.gov)