adj
acquisitive
Acquisitive (adj) means Eager to gain and collect things; greedy for possessions.
adj
1
Eager to gain and collect things; greedy for possessions.
"He is an acquisitive person."
"She has an acquisitive nature."
2
Keen to take in and remember information.
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Etymology
Traces either to an alteration of Latin acquisītus (“acquired, gained”), or possibly to acquisite + -ive.
Synonyms
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unacquisitive
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What is the meaning of acquisitive?
"acquisitive" (adj) means eager to gain and collect things; greedy for possessions.
What is another word for acquisitive?
Other words for "acquisitive" include inquisitive.
What is the opposite of acquisitive?
The opposite of "acquisitive" is unacquisitive.
What are the different meanings of acquisitive?
"acquisitive" has 2 main meanings: 1. Eager to gain and collect things; greedy for possessions; 2. Keen to take in and remember information.
