acquirement

Example Sentences

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It is very difficult to lay down Rules for the Acquirement of such a Taste as that I am here speaking of.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

Acquirement is made the all in all, and education is left to take care of itself.

From The Voice and Spiritual Education by Corson, Hiram

It Is a Great Time Saver, and Forms the Basis for Training and the Acquirement of Skill Once activity starts in any direction, the tendency is to persist until satisfaction is reached.

From Parent and Child Volume III., Child Study and Training by Hall, Mosiah

Acquirement is used in opposition to a natural gift or talent; as, eloquence, and skill in music and painting, are acquirements; genius is the gift or endowment of nature.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

The necessity of the Acquirement of debating devices for the seeker of Salvation.

From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Dasgupta, Surendranath