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acquisitive
01
having a strong desire or tendency to obtain, collect, or possess things, often material possessions
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most acquisitive
Comparative
more acquisitive
gradable
domain
behavior, psychology, economics
Examples
The acquisitive collector eagerly sought out rare and valuable coins to add to their extensive collection.
02
(of a company) often buying other companies to expand its business
Examples
The company's acquisitive strategy involves acquiring other businesses to diversify its product offerings.
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