Main Entry:

ac·qui·si·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English acquisicioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French acquisition, from Latin acquisition-, acquisitio, from acquirere

Date:

14th century

1 : the act of acquiring 2 : something or someone acquired or gained <the team announced two new acquisitions>

— ac·qui·si·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— ac·quis·i·tor \ə-ˈkwi-zə-tər\ noun