Acquirable

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/

Definitions of acquirable

adjective describing a quality or characteristic of something that can be obtained or gained

Example Sentences

A1 Basic food items like bread and milk are easily acquirable at the grocery store.

A2 Most household items are readily acquirable online through various shopping websites.

B1 Information about local events and activities is easily acquirable through community bulletin boards.

B2 Specialized tools and equipment for woodworking are acquirable at hardware stores or online retailers.

C1 Rare collectible items may be acquirable through specialized auctions or private sellers.

C2 Highly sought-after art pieces by famous artists are rarely acquirable except through prestigious galleries or auctions.

Examples of acquirable in a Sentence

formal The rare stamp is not easily acquirable in today's market.

informal That limited edition sneaker is hard to get your hands on.

slang The concert tickets are super tough to cop right now.

figurative Success is acquirable through hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of acquirable

past tense

acquired

plural

acquirables

comparative

more acquirable

superlative

most acquirable

present tense

acquire

future tense

will acquire

perfect tense

have acquired

continuous tense

is acquiring

singular

acquirable

positive degree

acquirable

infinitive

to acquire

gerund

acquiring

participle

acquiring

Origin and Evolution of acquirable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acquirable' originated from the Latin word 'acquirere', which means to gain or obtain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acquirable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be obtained or gained, but has also come to be used in a wider context beyond just material possessions.