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- [uh-kwiz-i-tiv]
- /əˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv/
- /əˈkwɪzətɪvnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kwiz-i-tiv]
- /əˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv/
Definitions of acquisitiveness word
- adjective acquisitiveness tending or seeking to acquire and own, often greedily; eager to get wealth, possessions, etc.: our acquisitive impulses; acquisitive societies. 1
- noun acquisitiveness Excessive interest in acquiring money or material things. 1
- noun acquisitiveness The quality of being acquisitive; propensity to acquire property; desire of possession. 0
- noun acquisitiveness (phrenology) The faculty to which the phrenologists attribute the desire of acquiring and possessing. 0
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Origin of acquisitiveness
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Medieval Latin, Late Latin acquīsītīvus; see acquisition, -ive
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Parts of speech for Acquisitiveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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acquisitiveness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
acquisitiveness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acquisitiveness
noun acquisitiveness
- avidity — the quality or state of being avid
- avarice — Avarice is extremely strong desire for money and possessions.
- cupidity — Cupidity is a greedy desire for money and possessions.
- covetousness — inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
- avaricious — An avaricious person is very greedy for money or possessions.
Antonyms for acquisitiveness
noun acquisitiveness
- generosity — readiness or liberality in giving.
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