adopters
|a-dopt-ers|
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/əˈdɑptərz/
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/əˈdɒptəz/
(adopter)
individuals adopting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adopter' originates from the Latin word 'adoptare', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'optare' meant 'to choose'.
Historical Evolution
'adoptare' transformed into the Old French word 'adopter', and eventually became the modern English word 'adopt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to choose or take something', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take up or start to use something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'adopter', referring to individuals or entities that adopt something, such as a child, a technology, or a practice.
Early adopters of the new technology often face challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 03:36