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reacquisition

|re-ac-qui-si-tion|

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/ˌriːˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

(acquisition)

obtaining possession

Base FormPlural
acquisitionacquisitions
Etymology
Etymology Information

'reacquisition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reacquisitionem,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'acquisitionem' meant 'acquisition.'

Historical Evolution

'reacquisitionem' transformed into the French word 'réacquisition,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reacquisition' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to acquire again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of acquiring something again.

The company's reacquisition of its former subsidiary was a strategic move.

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Last updated: 2025/03/02 07:07