Used of characters that arise during the lifetime of a plant as a result of environmental (not genetic) influences.
Characteristics of a person that are not ascribable to heredity.
Referring to a condition which is neither congenital nor hereditary and which a person develops after birth in reaction to his or her environment.
Resulting from outside factors; not inherited or congenital; for example, dislikes for some odors and foods are acquired.
Describing a condition or disorder contracted after birth and not attributable to hereditary causes. Compare congenital.
The term “acquired” refers to a condition that develops after birth rather than being inherited. It is in contrast to the term “congenital,” which denotes a condition present from birth.
A condition, disorder, or illness that develops after birth is referred to as acquired, in contrast to a condition that is present at birth, which is known as congenital.