Acquisitional

/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by acquisition or the desire to acquire things.

Etymology

From acquisition (noun) plus -al suffix (relating to); acquisition comes from Latin acquisitio.

Kelly Says

Psychologists use 'acquisitional behavior' to describe the drive to collect and own—it's neutral science-speak for what we might call greed, desire, or ambition.

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