Acquirable: meaning, definitions and examples

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acquirable

 

[ əˈkwaɪrəb(ə)l ]

Context #1

for sale

Available for purchase; obtainable.

Synonyms

accessible, attainable, obtainable

Examples of usage

  • This item is acquirable at the local store.
  • The limited edition collectible is highly acquirable.
Context #2

able to be gained

Capable of being acquired or obtained.

Synonyms

achievable, reachable, realizable

Examples of usage

  • Skills are acquirable through practice and dedication.
  • Knowledge is acquirable through education and experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "acquirable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adquirível

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करने योग्य

🇩🇪 erwerbbar

🇮🇩 dapat diperoleh

🇺🇦 доступний

🇵🇱 dostępny

🇯🇵 取得可能な

🇫🇷 acquis

🇪🇸 adquirible

🇹🇷 edinilebilir

🇰🇷 획득할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للاكتساب

🇨🇿 dosažitelný

🇸🇰 dostupný

🇨🇳 可获得的

🇸🇮 dosegljiv

🇮🇸 fáanlegur

🇰🇿 қолжетімді

🇬🇪 შესაძენი

🇦🇿 əldə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 adquirible

Word origin

The word 'acquirable' originates from the verb 'acquire', which comes from the Latin word 'acquirere', meaning 'to gain'. The suffix '-able' is added to 'acquire' to form 'acquirable', indicating the ability to be acquired or obtained. The concept of acquiring things has been essential throughout human history, from acquiring food for survival to acquiring knowledge for progress.

See also: acquirer, acquirers, acquiring, acquisition, acquisitiveness, reacquire.