acquired

• Décrit ce qui est obtenu ou développé au fil du temps, souvent par l'effort ou l'expérience, par opposition à ce qui est inné ou donné.

Describes something that is obtained or developed over time, often through effort or experience.

1. Gained or obtainedB2formal

   Something that has been obtained or developed over time, not innate.

   Acquis (obtenu ou développé)

   • She has acquired a taste for classical music.
   • The company acquired a new subsidiary last year.
   • He acquired valuable skills through years of practice.

   Synonymesattaineddevelopedearnedlearnedwon

   Antonymescongenitalinborninherentinnate

2. Developed after birthB2formalmedical

   A condition or characteristic that develops after birth, as opposed to being inherited.

   acquis (après la naissance)

   • The patient suffers from an acquired heart defect.
   • Acquired immunity can result from vaccination.
   • The disease is acquired through exposure to the virus.

   Synonymesadventitious

   Antonymescongenitalgenetichereditaryinheritedinnate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'obtenir quelque chose en sa possession, d'acquérir ou de développer une compétence ou une qualité.

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining possession of something, obtaining, or developing a skill or quality.

1. Obtain or gainB1formal

   To get or obtain something through effort or purchase.

   acquérir (obtenir)

   • She acquired a new skill after months of practice.
   • The company acquired a smaller competitor last year.
   • He acquired a valuable collection of antique coins.

   Synonymesattaingaingetobtainprocuresecure

   Antonymesabandoncedeforfeitforgogiveloserelinquishsurrender

2. Develop or learnB1formal

   To gradually gain knowledge, a habit, or a quality.

   acquérir (apprendre)

   • Children acquire language naturally from their environment.
   • He acquired a taste for spicy food after traveling to India.
   • She acquired a reputation for being reliable and hardworking.

   Synonymesabsorbassimilatedevelopgainlearnmasterpick up