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How do you spell Acquisition?

Correct spelling

acquisition

ACQ + UIS + ITION. Think: acquire.

Why is acquisition spelled this way?

From Latin acquirere, to seek in addition. The ACQ combination reflects the prefix AD assimilating before Q. Every acquisition adds to what you already have.

Common misspellings of acquisition

aquisitionacqusitionacquistionacquisiton

Example

The acquisition cost ten million dollars.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell acquisition?+
The correct spelling is "acquisition". ACQ + UIS + ITION. Think: acquire.
Is it aquisition or acquisition?+
The correct spelling is "acquisition", not "aquisition". This word gets 6,000+ monthly searches.

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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