The difference between Acquisitive and Exacting
When used as adjectives, acquisitive means acquired, whereas exacting means making excessive demands.
check bellow for the other definitions of Acquisitive and Exacting
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Acquisitive as an adjective (obsolete):
Acquired.
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Acquisitive as an adjective:
Able or disposed to make acquisitions; acquiring.
Examples:
"He is an acquisitive person."
"She has an acquisitive nature."
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Acquisitive as an adjective:
Dispositioned toward acquiring and retaining information.
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Exacting as an adjective:
Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy.
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Exacting as an adjective (of an action, task, etc):
Requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.
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Exacting as an adjective (of a person or organization):
Characterized by exaction.
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Exacting as a verb: