acquirement

[ uh-kwahyuhr-muhnt ]

/ əˈkwaɪər mənt /

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noun

the act of acquiring, especially the gaining of knowledge or mental attributes.

Often acquirements. something that is acquired, especially an acquired ability or attainment.

Origin of acquirement

First recorded in 1620–30; acquire + -ment

Words nearby acquirement

acquired immunity, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired nevus, acquired taste, acquiree, acquirement, acquis communautaire, acquisition, acquisition accounting, acquisitive, acquit

Example sentences from the Web for acquirement

If there is nothing more than acquirement, smartness, and the affectation of philanthropy, Chorley is a fine creature.
Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle|Clement K. Shorter
"I think you will find the acquirement of French and Italian sufficient discipline," said he.
Eventide|Effie Afton
The acquirement of literature was to her a source of exquisite delight.
Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland|Abigail Stanley Hanna
Pinckney N. Harris grew to manhood under the parental roof and in the acquirement of his education attended the district schools.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman

Here at Gaboon, he preaches to the natives in their own language, which he represents as being very soft, and easy of acquirement.
Journal of an African Cruiser|Horatio Bridge

单词	acquirement
释义	acquirement [ uh-kwahyuhr-muhnt ] / əˈkwaɪər mənt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR acquirement ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of acquiring, especially the gaining of knowledge or mental attributes. Often acquirements. something that is acquired, especially an acquired ability or attainment. Origin of acquirement First recorded in 1620–30; acquire + -ment Words nearby acquirement acquired immunity, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired nevus, acquired taste, acquiree, acquirement, acquis communautaire, acquisition, acquisition accounting, acquisitive, acquit Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for acquirement If there is nothing more than acquirement, smartness, and the affectation of philanthropy, Chorley is a fine creature. Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle\|Clement K. Shorter "I think you will find the acquirement of French and Italian sufficient discipline," said he. Eventide\|Effie Afton The acquirement of literature was to her a source of exquisite delight. Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland\|Abigail Stanley Hanna Pinckney N. Harris grew to manhood under the parental roof and in the acquirement of his education attended the district schools. Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)\|William Denison Lyman Here at Gaboon, he preaches to the natives in their own language, which he represents as being very soft, and easy of acquirement. Journal of an African Cruiser\|Horatio Bridge Words related to acquirement attainment, acquisition, skill, feat, achievement, gain, acquirements
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acquirement

noun

Origin of acquirement

Words nearby acquirement

Example sentences from the Web for acquirement

Words related to acquirement