Adoption

Everything about the word “adoption” in one place – its meaning, its part of speech, its syllables, its rhymes and its anagrams.

Meaning

noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
noun a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the…
noun the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

Letters: 8
Syllables: 3
Part of speech: noun
Common word: Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “adoption”

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Questions

What does “adoption” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “adoption”?

The syllable count of “adoption” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “adoption”?

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Last updated October 2, 2026