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acquired

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ac·quired  (-kwrd)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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
Translations
acquired [əˈkwaɪəd] ADJadquirido
an acquired tasteun gusto adquirido
acquired [əˈkwaɪərd] adjacquis(e)
an acquired taste → un goût acquis
acquired wealth → richesse acquise
acquired immune deficiency syndrome nSyndrome m immuno-déficitaire acquis
acquired [əˈkwaɪəd] adjacquisito/a
it's an acquired taste → è una cosa che si impara ad apprezzare


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The new are either entirely new, as was Milan to Francesco Sforza, or they are, as it were, members annexed to the hereditary state of the prince who has acquired them, as was the kingdom of Naples to that of the King of Spain.
May I ask, Cephalus, whether your fortune was for the most part inherited or acquired by you?
A part of this knowledge may be acquired by means of information which lie within the compass of men in private as well as public stations.
 
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