adopted, adoptive
Fowler's Modern English Usage:
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adopted, adoptive
The correct use of each word is as follows: a child is adopted and its parents are adoptive. The distinction has become eroded in recent usage, especially in extended uses with reference to countries, homes, etc.
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| adult, advance, adverb |
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