ac·quire·ment

[uh-kwahyuhr-muhnt]
noun
1.
the act of acquiring, especially the gaining of knowledge or mental attributes.
2.
Often, acquirements. something that is acquired, especially an acquired ability or attainment.

Origin:
1620–30; acquire + -ment

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acquire (əˈkwaɪə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to get or gain (something, such as an object, trait, or ability), esp more or less permanently
 
[C15: via Old French from Latin acquīrere, from ad- in addition + quaerere to get, seek]
 
ac'quirable
 
adj
 
ac'quirement
 
n
 
ac'quirer
 
n

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Acquirement is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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