1 gain by and for oneself; obtain.
2 come into possession of (acquired fame; acquired much property).
Phrases and idioms:
acquired characteristic Biol. a characteristic caused by the environment, not inherited. acquired immune deficiency syndrome Med. see AIDS. acquired taste
1 a liking gained by experience.
2 the object of such a liking.
Derivatives:
acquirable adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF aquerre ult. f. L acquirere (as AC-, quaerere seek)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.