acquisition — the act of acquiring or obtaining something, especially a company, skill, or property
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of acquiring or obtaining something, especially a company, skill, or property
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's acquisition of 20 cats was not exactly what the family expected.
- The acquisition of good study habits is essential for academic success.
- His latest acquisition was a vintage guitar that cost more than his car.
acquisition
NOUN[/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/]
the act of acquiring or obtaining something, especially a company, skill, or property
Years of hands-on experience led to the acquisition of valuable skills.
Completing every requirement led to the acquisition of the certificate. (ACQUISITION = REQUIRE first → then acquisition.)
The acquisition of the diploma came after every requirement, becoming an inspiration to younger students.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin acquirere, meaning 'to obtain' or 'to gain'. The verb combines the prefix ad- (toward) with quaerere (to seek), literally describing the action of seeking toward something to obtain it.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + quaerere (to seek) = acquirere (to obtain), with the suffix -tion added to form the noun denoting the act or process of acquiring.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's acquisition of 20 cats was not exactly what the family expected.”
“The acquisition of good study habits is essential for academic success.”
“His latest acquisition was a vintage guitar that cost more than his car.”
“The museum celebrated its acquisition of the famous painting with a special exhibition.”
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