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acquired character in American English Biology a modification of structure or function caused by environmental factors: now generally regarded as not inheritable : also acquired characteristic acquired character in American EnglishnounGenetics a noninheritable character that results from certain environmental influences Word origin [1875–80 ]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: graph, massage, neoclassic, slime mold, weekender |