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- [uh-kwahyuh r-muh nt]
- /əˈkwaɪər mənt/
- /əˈkwaɪəmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kwahyuh r-muh nt]
- /əˈkwaɪər mənt/
Definitions of acquirement word
- noun acquirement an acquiring or being acquired 3
- noun acquirement something acquired, as a skill or ability gained by learning 3
- noun acquirement the act of acquiring, especially the gaining of knowledge or mental attributes. 1
- noun acquirement Often, acquirements. something that is acquired, especially an acquired ability or attainment. 1
- noun acquirement The action of acquiring. 1
- noun acquirement act of obtaining or attaining 1
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Origin of acquirement
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; acquire + -ment
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Parts of speech for Acquirement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acquirement popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
acquirement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acquirement
noun acquirement
- attainment — The attainment of an aim is the achieving of it.
- acquisition — If a company or business person makes an acquisition, they buy another company or part of a company.
- skill — the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
- feat — a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.: Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
Antonyms for acquirement
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