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acquired characteristic

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A change or modification to a living organism that occurs during its lifetime, that is not incorporated into its DNA, and hence cannot be passed on to its offspring; for example, the loss of a limb in an accident, or stunted growth due to inadequate nutrition.

Equivalents

العربيةصفة مكتسبة
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

acquired disorder acquired immune deficiency syndrome acquired taste acquiree Acquirement acquirendum

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