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acquired
acquired /əˈkwaɪrd/
adjective
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Gotten through environmental forces
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acquired
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gotten through environmental forces
Acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on
acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on