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acquisitive

Acquisitive (adj) means Able or disposed to make acquisitions; acquiring, greedy.

adj
1
Able or disposed to make acquisitions; acquiring, greedy.
2
Dispositioned toward acquiring and retaining information.
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Etymology

From an alteration of Latin acquisītus (“acquired, gained”), or possibly from acquisite + -ive.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of acquisitive?

"acquisitive" (adj) means able or disposed to make acquisitions; acquiring, greedy.

What are the different meanings of acquisitive?

"acquisitive" has 2 main meanings: 1. Able or disposed to make acquisitions; acquiring, greedy; 2. Dispositioned toward acquiring and retaining information.

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