Etymology of the Latin word adoptio
the Latin word
adoptio (adoption of child; adoption into family; grafting)
derived from the Latin word
adoptare (adopt, select, secure)
using the Latin prefix
ad- (to, in addition)
derived from the Latin word
ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)
derived from the Latin word
optare (choose, select; wish)
Derivations in Latin
adoptianiDerivations in other languages
English
adoption, Italian
adozione, Portuguese
adoção, Spanish
adopción
