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[ uh-kwahyuhr-muhnt ] / əˈkwaɪər mənt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR acquirement ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe 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 acquirementFirst recorded in 1620–30; acquire + -ment Words nearby acquirementacquired 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 acquirementIf 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. 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
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