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acquisitive

/əˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/əˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/

Describes a person or organization that is excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.

ruОписывает человека или организацию, чрезмерно заинтересованных в приобретении денег или материальных вещей.esDescribe a una persona u organización excesivamente interesada en adquirir dinero o bienes materiales.frDécrit une personne ou une organisation excessivement intéressée par l'acquisition d'argent ou de biens matériels.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Organisation, die übermäßig am Erwerb von Geld oder materiellen Dingen interessiert ist; auf Besitz und Gewinn ausgerichtet.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou organização excessivamente interessada em adquirir dinheiro ou bens materiais.zh形容人或组织过度热衷于获取金钱或物质财富,贪婪且看重占有。arيصف شخصًا أو جهةً مهتمةً بإفراط بجمع المال أو الممتلكات المادية. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على النهم في الاقتناء والحرص الشديد على التملك.

  1. Eager to acquire C1 formal

    Having a strong desire to obtain and possess things, especially material goods or knowledge.

    • His acquisitive nature drove him to collect rare books.
    • The company's acquisitive strategy led to many mergers.
    • She has an acquisitive mind, always seeking new skills.

    ruСклонный к приобретениюesávido de adquirirfravide d'acquérirdeErwerbsüchtigptÁvido por adquirirzh贪得的arمُولَعٌ بالاقتناء

    Synonymes: avariciouscovetousgraspinggreedyrapacious

    Antonymes: altruisticgenerousgivingphilanthropicunselfish

  • more acquisitive comparative form
  • most acquisitive superlative form