The difference between Acquired and Adventitious
When used as adjectives, acquired means developed postfetally, whereas adventitious means from an external source.
check bellow for the other definitions of Acquired and Adventitious
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Acquired as a verb:
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Acquired as an adjective (medicine):
Developed postfetally; not congenital.
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Adventitious as an adjective:
From an external source; not innate or inherent, foreign.
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Adventitious as an adjective:
Accidental, additional, appearing casually.
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Adventitious as an adjective (genetics, medicine):
Not congenital; acquired.
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Adventitious as an adjective (biology):
Developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source.