Obtained or gained possession of something, typically through effort or purchase. Developed or learned a skill, habit, or quality over time.
From Old French 'acquerre,' from Latin 'acquirere' meaning 'to seek in addition to,' from 'ad-' (to) + 'quaerere' (to seek, ask). The word entered English in the 15th century with the sense of gaining possession.
The phrase 'acquired taste' is fascinating because it literally means something you had to 'seek out' or work to appreciate! The word shares its Latin root with 'query' and 'quest' - all involve seeking something.
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