acquisitively

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ac·quis·i·tive

(ə-kwĭz′ĭ-tĭv)

adj.

1. Characterized by a strong desire to gain and possess.

2. Tending to acquire and retain ideas or information: an acquisitive mind.

ac·quis′i·tive·ly adv.

ac·quis′i·tive·ness n.

ac·quis′i·tor (-tər) n.

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