acquisita
|ac-qui-si-ta|
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/əˈkwɪzɪtə/
acquired condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acquisita' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acquisitus,' where 'ac-' meant 'toward' and 'quaerere' meant 'to seek or obtain.'
Historical Evolution
'acquisitus' transformed into the medieval Latin word 'acquisita,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acquisita.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'obtained or acquired,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something acquired or obtained, often used in medical contexts to describe conditions that are not congenital but developed after birth.
The patient was diagnosed with an acquisita form of the disease.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 22:21