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Added 9 October 2026

acquisition

/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ noun

In Latin: acquīsītiō, conquaestus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about acquisition at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something.
the acquisition of wealth
Something acquired.
a recent acquisition by the museum
The cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge.
the child's acquisition of language

Origin

From Middle English, borrowed from Old French acquisicion, from Latin acquisītiō, from acquīrō, acquīrere; equivalent to acquire + -ition.

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