acquired
/əˈkwaɪɹd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Developed after birth; not congenital.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “acquired” mean?
Developed after birth; not congenital.
Is “acquired” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.