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acquired
ac·quired A0062350 (ə-kwīrd′)adj.1. Gained by one's own efforts.2. Of or relating to a disease, condition, or characteristic that is not congenital but develops after birth.3. Resulting from exposure to something, such as an antigen or antibiotic.acquired (əˈkwaɪəd) adj1. obtained, through buying or being given2. obtained by learning3. having developed, esp during the course of one's day-to-day life or experience. See also acquired taste4. used to describe something one is starting to suffer fromThesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  acquired - gotten through environmental forces; "acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on"nonheritable, noninheritable - not inheritable |
Translationsacquired
acquired tasteSomething, especially food or drink, that is unpleasant at first, but which becomes (or will become) more enjoyable over time. I once thought sushi was totally gross, but I've found that it's something of an acquired taste.See also: acquired, tasteacquired tasteSomething one learns to like rather than appreciates immediately. For example, Because it is so salty, caviar for many individuals is an acquired taste, or With its lack of decorative detail, this china pattern is definitely an acquired taste. [Mid-1800s] See also: acquired, tastean acquired taste If someone or something is an acquired taste, you do not like them at first but may start to like them when they are more familiar. Tibetan tea is most definitely an acquired taste. This author is an acquired taste and even her most devoted admirers will find A Spanish Lover difficult to read.See also: acquired, tastean acquired ˈtaste a thing which you find unpleasant or do not appreciate at first but which you gradually learn to like: Whisky is an acquired taste.See also: acquired, tasteacquired
acquired[ə′kwīrd] (biology) Not present at birth, but developed by an individual in response to the environment and not subject to hereditary transmission. acquired
ac·quired (ă-kwīrd'), Denoting a disease, predisposition or abnormality that is not inherited. [L. ac-quiro (adq-), to obtain, fr. quaero, to seek] acquired (ə-kwīrd′)adj.1. Of or relating to a disease, condition, or characteristic that is not congenital but develops after birth.2. Resulting from exposure to something, such as an antigen or antibiotic.acquired adjective New; not inherited.acquired adjective New, not inheritedac·quired (ă-kwīrd') Denoting a disease, condition, or abnormality that is not inherited. [L. ac-quiro (adq-), to obtain, fr. quaero, to seek]acquired Pertaining to a condition which is contracted after birth and is not hereditary. See congenital; familial; hereditary.ac·quired (ă-kwīrd') Denoting a disease, predisposition or abnormality that is not inherited. [L. ac-quiro (adq-), to obtain, fr. quaero, to seek]LegalSeeAcquireacquired
Related to acquired: acquired immunity, Acquired brain injuryWords related to acquiredadj gotten through environmental forcesRelated Words- nonheritable
- noninheritable
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