acquired — obtained, gained, or developed through effort or experience
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: obtained, gained, or developed through effort or experience
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkwaɪərd/
Example Sentences
- Coffee is definitely an acquired taste - I used to hate it, now I can't live without it!
- Her acquired fluency in Korean amazed her colleagues.
- After years of practice, his acquired ability to sleep anywhere became legendary.
acquired
ADJECTIVE[/əˈkwaɪərd/]
obtained, gained, or developed through effort or experience
After years of saving, he finally acquired the vintage motorcycle of his dreams.
What was required brought what was desired - knowledge acquired!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'acquirere', meaning 'to seek toward' or 'to obtain'. The word combines the prefix 'ad' (toward) with 'quaerere' (to seek), reflecting the sense of searching for and ultimately obtaining something.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + quaerere (to seek) = acquire; the past participle 'acquired' adds the -ed suffix indicating completed action.
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📝Examples
“Coffee is definitely an acquired taste - I used to hate it, now I can't live without it!”
“Her acquired fluency in Korean amazed her colleagues.”
“After years of practice, his acquired ability to sleep anywhere became legendary.”
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