acquisible
|ac-quis-i-ble|
C1
/əˈkwɪzəbl/
capable of being acquired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acquisible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acquirere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'quaerere' meant 'to seek.'
Historical Evolution
'acquirere' transformed into the French word 'acquérir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acquire,' from which 'acquisible' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seek or obtain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being acquired.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being acquired or obtained.
The skills necessary for the job are easily acquisible.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 22:06
