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# acquīrere **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Latin **Slug:** acquirere ## Words From This Root - acquirement - the act of gaining something, or a skill so gained - acquisitive - eager to gain and possess things, especially wealth or property - acquirer - a person or company that gains possession of something
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acquirement
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/əˈkwaɪɚmənt/
the act of gaining something, or a skill so gained
acquisitive
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/əˈkwɪzətɪv/
eager to gain and possess things, especially wealth or property
acquirer
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/əˈkwaɪrər/
a person or company that gains possession of something
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