adoptable

adj, noun — 5 senses

adoptable

adj

Etymology From adopt + -able.

1

Able to be adopted.

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

2

Desirable to adopt.

Personability and youthful vigor make this puppy highly adoptable.

Derived terms: adoptability, nonadoptable, unadoptable

adoptable

noun

Etymology From adopt + -able.

1

A person or animal that is eligible to be adopted.

2

Games, Gaming Internet A unique creature for a user to adopt.

3

Art, Arts A character designed by an artist that one can claim ownership of.

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