'acquisitive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acquisitivus,' where 'acquirere' meant 'to seek or obtain.'

'acquisitivus' transformed into the French word 'acquisitif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acquisitive' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to seek or obtain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a strong desire to acquire and possess things.'