ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Acquired

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈkwaɪɹd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Acquired is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of acquire.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of acquire.

More Meanings

  1. (medicine) Developed after birth; not congenital.

Example Sentences

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Synonyms for acquired

Depending on context, synonyms include noninheritable, nonheritable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nonheritable, noninheritable, syndrome, infected, twin, hospital.

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