English is an adoptive language

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• a|dop´tive|ly — a|dop|tive «uh DOP tihv», adjective. 1. related by adoption; adopted: »an adoptive son, one s adoptive country. 2. tending to adopt: »English is a receptive and adoptive language. –a|dop´tive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• a|dop|tive — «uh DOP tihv», adjective. 1. related by adoption; adopted: »an adoptive son, one s adoptive country. 2. tending to adopt: »English is a receptive and adoptive language. –a|dop´tive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary