Etymology

acquirement

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Today it means: Something that has been acquired; an attainment or accomplishment. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

From acquire + -ment.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Something that has been acquired; an attainment or accomplishment.
  • from 17th c. The act or fact of acquiring something; acquisition.

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