acquired
Americanadjective
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obtained or procured, such as by purchasing, receiving, learning.
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Medicine/Medical. (of a disease or condition) developed by the patient at some point after birth.
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Biology. (of a trait) developed by an organism in response to its environment; not inherited.
Other Word Forms
- nonacquired adjective
- pre-acquired adjective
- reacquired adjective
- self-acquired adjective
- unacquired adjective
Example Sentences
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Last year, it also acquired sports agencies Adopt and Bespoke.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
It also has acquired or won approval to acquire three firms, and it’s secured a $190 million contract with the U.S.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The company expanded across Asia and Europe, and in 2000 acquired Ducros, Europe’s leading spice supplier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The firm acquired pottery company Burgess and Leigh Ltd in 2010, which is also known as Burleigh.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
To them, the land was a commodity to be acquired and sold for the benefit of individuals.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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